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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Apr. 03, 2008
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Dec. 31, 2010
Live Nation [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
SIRIUS XM [Member]
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| Purchase of shares in equity method investee | 5.5 | 78.3 | ||
| Equity Method Investment, Quoted Market Value | $ 4,708 | |||
| Prior Period Income (loss) included in Current Year | $ 12 |
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Prior Period Income (loss) included in Current Year No definition available.
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Numbe of shares purchased in equity method investee No definition available.
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This item represents the aggregate value of each identified investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting based on the quoted market price for those investments in common stock for which a quoted market price is available. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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