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USD ($)
USD ($) / shares
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USD ($)
USD ($) / shares
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USD ($)
USD ($) / shares
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
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1/31/2010 - 1/29/2011
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1/31/2010 - 1/29/2011
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1/31/2010 - 1/29/2011
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