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Operating Segment Information Operating Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |
Countries comprised greater than 10% of net sales or long-lived assets | We conduct business in two countries, the United States and Brazil, that individually comprised over 10% of consolidated net sales or long-lived assets within the last three years.

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- Definition Countries that comprised greater than 10% of consolidated net sales or long-lived assets + References No definition available. + Details
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