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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Impact of Accounting Policy Change (Narrative) (Details) (Impact of change in accounting principle [Member], USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jan. 02, 2012
Impact of change in accounting principle [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Change in Accounting Principle Effect of Change on Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations | $ 0.01 |  | $ 0.02 | $ (0.01) |
Change in Accounting Principle Effect of Change on Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations | $ 0.01 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.02 | $ (0.01) |
Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Inventory |  |  |  |  | $ 143
Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity |  |  |  |  | $ 120

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