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3. Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Unrealized (Loss) on contracts maturing in October through December 2013 to sell foreign currency | $ (0.4)
Unrealized Gain on contracts maturing in October through December 2013 to purchase foreign currency | 0.2
Contracts maturing in October through December 2013 to sell foreign currency [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional value | 75.1
Contracts maturing in October through December 2013 to purchase foreign currency [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Notional value | $ 401.4

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