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Cash and stock-based compensation plans (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 First Year [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Second Year [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Third Year [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Restricted Stock Vesting Percentage | 25.00% | 20.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | 30.00%

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