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- Definition

This element represents the period after which the options granted become exercisable.

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This element represents the amortization period, in years, of the fair value of options.

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This element represents the maximum period, in years, in which the fair value of options is amortized.

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This element represents the percentage of options which become exercisable on the fifth anniversary of the date of the option grant.

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- Definition

This element represents the percentage of options exercisable per year beginning on the first anniversary from date of option granted.

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- Definition

This element represents the percentage of remaining options which become exercisable on the sixth anniversary of the date of the option grant.

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- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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- Definition

The date when the equity-based award expires as specified in the award agreement, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter of a year).

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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Stock Options and Other Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Plan	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Stock Options and Other Stock Based Compensation
Number of non-qualified plans of the entity (in number of plans)	5
Shares authorized under the plans (in shares)	6,922,000
Shares available for grants under the plans (in shares)	6,922,000
Compensation cost for all grants of shares and units	$ 1	$ 11	$ 20
Stock Options \| Shares granted to employees prior to March 22, 2005
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Period after which the options granted can be exercisable (in years)	1
Percentage of options which become exercisable on the fifth anniversary of the date of option grant (as a percent)	50.00%
Percentage of remaining options which become exercisable on the sixth anniversary of the date of option grant (as a percent)	50.00%
Fair value of options, amortization period, high end range (in years)	5
Options Expire after this anniversary	10th Anniversary
Stock Options \| Shares granted to employees after March 21, 2005
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Percentage of options exercisable per year beginning on the first anniversary from date of option granted (as a percent)	25.00%
Options Expire after this anniversary	7th Anniversary
Stock Options \| Shares granted to employees after March 21, 2005 \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Fair value of options, amortization period	1
Stock Options \| Shares granted to employees after March 21, 2005 \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Fair value of options, amortization period	4