Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Accounting Policies Depreciation Calculation (Tables)

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Accounting Policies Depreciation Calculation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated based upon the cost of the asset, reduced by its estimated salvage value, using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Buildings
30-40 years
Equipment
3-10 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of Useful Life or Initial Lease Term