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Acquisition of Green Smoke Narrative (Details) (Business Acquisition, Green Smoke [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2014
Business Acquisition, Green Smoke [Member]
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Total purchase price $ 130us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1
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