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Financial Instruments And Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Carrying Values And Fair Values Of Fixed Rate Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Carrying Value [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Fixed rate debt | $ 1,023.0 | $ 1,039.9
Fair Value [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Fixed rate debt | $ 1,130.2 | $ 1,135.2

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- Definition The total amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a fixed rate. This element is used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. + References No definition available. + Details
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