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Share Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 15, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Performance Unit Plan [Abstract] |  |  |
Performance units granted | 15,256 |  |
Compensation expense |  | $ 0.9 | $ 0.4
Cash payments for prior activity |  | 1.0 |
Forfeitures |  | 0 | 0
Vested awards |  | $ 3.7 |

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