Acquisitions (Effect of the acquisition on Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2013
Acquisitions In 2012
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Effect of acquisition on current assets [Abstract] | ||||
Current assets | $ 30 | |||
Property, plant & equipment | 5,964 | |||
Goodwill | 221,087 | 218,442 | 193,962 | 3,843 |
Deferred charges and other non-current assets | (5,430) | (1,605) | 3,825 | |
Accrued liabilities | (12) | |||
Cash paid | $ 13,700 | $ 42,700 | $ 13,650 |
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Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Net No definition available.
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Amount of other liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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