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Share-Based Compensation (PSU Activity) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Performance Cash Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vesting Rule, Measurement Period	3 years
Maximum [Member] | PSUs
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share):
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Award Payout Range	200.00%

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