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Other currencies hedges outstanding

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Singapore dollars hedges outstanding

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Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments.

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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	$ (45.4)		$ (26.3)
Maturity period of derivatives (in months)	18 months
Estimated amount of net gains associated with derivative instruments, net of tax	(19.5)
Foreign Exchange [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	374.7
Hedges outstanding for British pounds	174.2
Hedges outstanding for Brazilian reals	105.0
Hedges outstanding for Australian dollars	22.7
Hedges outstanding for euros	27.4
Singapore Dollars Hedges Outstanding	23.8
Hedges outstanding for other currencies	21.6
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(13.5)	(0.6)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Foreign Exchange [Member] \| Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	170.5
Hedges outstanding for British pounds	26.1
Hedges outstanding for Indonesian rupiah	13.8
Mexican Pesos Hedges Outstanding	10.7
Hedges outstanding for euros	82.7
Hedges outstanding for Swiss francs	14.2
Hedges outstanding for other currencies	$ 23.0