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Cash and stock-based compensation plans (Details 8) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Outstanding Shares (beginning balance) | 534 | 1,812 | 17,746
Exercised | (534) | (1,278) | (15,934)
Outstanding Shares (ending balance) | 0 | 534 | 1,812

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