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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Lease guarantees | $ 564.0 | $ 588.1
Credit facility guarantees | $ 324.8 | $ 279.6

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- Definition The current carrying amount of the liability for the freestanding or embedded guarantor's obligations under the credit facilities guarantees or each group of similar guarantees. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The current carrying amount of the liability for the freestanding or embedded guarantor's obligations under the lease guarantees. + References No definition available. + Details
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