Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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- Definition

The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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- Definition

Period of time between issuance and maturity of debt instrument, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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- Definition

The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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- Definition

Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.19(b),22(b))

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 19, 22

-Article 5

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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 22

-Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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- Definition

The percentage points added to the specified reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument, in addition to the percentage points added regardless of specified reference rate.

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- Definition

Represents the maximum amount of the guarantees available through letters of credit.

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- Definition

Represents the additional amount of borrowing capacity that may be added under the credit facility.

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Financing Arrangements (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended				0 Months Ended					0 Months Ended				0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior Credit Agreement	Dec. 31, 2013 Prior Credit Agreement	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior Eurocurrency rate loans LIBOR	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior Eurocurrency rate loans LIBOR Minimum	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior Eurocurrency rate loans LIBOR Maximum	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior Eurocurrency rate loans Federal funds	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior Eurocurrency rate loans Prime Rate	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior base rate loans and swing line loans LIBOR	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior base rate loans and swing line loans LIBOR Minimum	Jun. 18, 2010 Prior base rate loans and swing line loans LIBOR Maximum	Dec. 31, 2013 Credit Agreement	Feb. 18, 2014 Credit Agreement Subsequent event	Feb. 18, 2014 Eurocurrency rate loans LIBOR Minimum Subsequent event	Feb. 18, 2014 Eurocurrency rate loans LIBOR Maximum Subsequent event	Feb. 18, 2014 Base rate loans and swing line loans LIBOR Subsequent event	Feb. 18, 2014 Base rate loans and swing line loans LIBOR Minimum Subsequent event	Feb. 18, 2014 Base rate loans and swing line loans LIBOR Maximum Subsequent event	Feb. 18, 2014 Base rate loans and swing line loans Federal funds Subsequent event	Feb. 18, 2014 Base rate loans and swing line loans Prime Rate Subsequent event
Credit Agreement
Multi-currency borrowing capacity			$ 300											$ 500
Term of senior unsecured revolving credit facility			5 years											5 years
Potential additional borrowing capacity			150											500
Sublimit on letters of credit			75											100
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)						1.70%	2.30%				0.70%	1.30%			0.975%	1.45%		0.00%	0.45%
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)								0.50%		1.00%							1.00%			0.50%
Variable interest rate basis					LIBOR				Prime Rate	LIBOR											Prime Rate
Unused and available credit under the credit agreement				276.4
Stand-by letters of credit outstanding	23.6	34.8		23.6
Debt outstanding	$ 305.5	$ 307.5											$ 0