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Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013
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Foreign |
Net operating loss carry forwards |
Net operating loss carry forwards | $ 43.5
Net operating loss carry forwards for indefinite period | 32.0
Net operating loss carry forwards expiring in 2020 | 11.5
Austria |
Net operating loss carry forwards |
Net operating loss carry forwards | 29.8
Italy |
Net operating loss carry forwards |
Net operating loss carry forwards | 2.2
Dutch |
Net operating loss carry forwards |
Net operating loss carry forwards | $ 11.5

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