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Derivatives (Unrealized and Realized Derivative Gains (Losses) Forward Contracts) (Details) (Forward Contracts, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ (0.1) | $ 0.4 |  |
Sales/settlements | 0.1 | (0.5) |  |
Derivative, fair value, net | (0.1) | (0.2) | (0.1) | (0.1)
United States of America, Dollars |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | 0 | (0.3) |  |
Derivative, fair value, net | 0 |  | 0 |
Sweden, Kronor |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | 0 | 0 |  |
Derivative, fair value, net | 0 |  | 0 |
Euro Member Countries, Euro |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | (0.1) |  |  |
Derivative, fair value, net | (0.1) |  | (0.1) |
United Kingdom, Pounds |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | 0 | 0.7 |  |
Derivative, fair value, net | $ 0 |  | $ 0 |

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