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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions	Jul. 15, 2011	Apr. 15, 2010
Subsequent Events
Notional amount of forward interest rate contract	$ 350.0	$ 300.0

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Aggregate notional amount of interest rate derivatives, which relates to the currency amount specified in the interest rate derivative instruments.

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