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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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{us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis} : Middle East [Member]
1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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{us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis} : Middle East [Member]
1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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{us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis} : North America [Member]
1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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{us-gaap_StatementGeographicalAxis} : South America [Member]
1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
USD ($)
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