CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity	$ 8.6	$ 8.7

The net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests not included in equity.

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