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USD ($)
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1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
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1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
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7/1/2009 - 9/30/2009
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4/1/2009 - 6/30/2009
USD ($)
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1/1/2009 - 3/31/2009
USD ($)
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USD ($)
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