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Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Official Currency Exchange Rate In Venezuela Before February 2013 Devaluation |  | 5.3
Official Currency Exchange Rate In Venezuela After February 2013 Devaluation | 6.3 |
Venezuelan SICAD I rate | 10.7 |
Venezuelan SICAD II rate | 49.8 |
Venezuela Pretax Exchange Loss Due To Devaluation | $ 38.7 | $ 11.1
Seasonal percentage of operating income | 60.00% |
Seasonal percentage of operating cash flows | 65.00% |
Net Monetary Assets | 56.1 |
Venezuelan cash and cash equivalents | $ 54.6 |
Percentage of net sales generated by Venezuela, equal to or less than | 1.60% | 1.60%

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