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Severance and Other Charges (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 13, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] Legal Settlement [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 North America Europe United Kingdom And Asia [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Employee Severance [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Legal Settlement [Member]
Severance and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated |  | 52 |  |
Accrued Employee Benefits |  |  | $ 0.4 |
Litigation Settlement, Amount | 0.4 |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other (in Shares) | 75,000 |  |  |
Estimated Litigation Liability |  |  |  | 0.6
Legal Fees |  |  |  | $ 0.1

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