The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based [option] award expires.

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- Definition

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

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- Definition

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

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- Definition

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

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- Definition

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 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, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Stock Options and Other Stock Based Compensation
Shares available for grants under the plans	5,455,000
Compensation cost for all grants of shares and units	$ 11	$ 1	$ 11
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	1 year
Percentage of options which become exercisable on the fifth anniversary of the date of option grant	50.00%
Percentage of remaining options which become exercisable on the sixth anniversary of the date of option grant	50.00%
Fair value of options, amortization period, high end range	5 years
Options expiration period	10 years
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	25.00%
Options expiration period	7 years
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 year
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 years