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3. Fair Value Measurements Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Unrealized loss | $ 0
Unrealized loss | 0.5
Notional amount of foreign currency derivative sale contracts [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 83.8
Notional amount of foreign currency derivative purchase contracts [Member] |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 409.4

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