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Fair Value Measurements Unobservable Inputs Rollforward (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability | $ 3.8 |  | $ 7.2 | $ 3.8 | $ 7.2 | $ 24.3 | $ 3.8 | $ 3.8 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 3.8 | $ 3.8
Adjustment to contingent consideration fair value | 0 | 0.1 | (17.3) | 0.1 | (17.3) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  |  |  | 3.7 | 2.0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) Included in other comprehensive income | 0.8 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ending balance | 4.5 |  | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain, before Tax | $ (0.1) |  | $ 0.2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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