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Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] |  |
Fair Value Measurements (Textual) |  |
Assets measured at fair value, nonrecurring | $ 0 | $ 0
Liabilities measured at fair value, nonrecurring | $ 0 | $ 0

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