Unconsolidated Affiliate	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Unconsolidated Affiliate
Unconsolidated Affiliate	16. Unconsolidated Affiliate

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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