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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period.

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Stock options which the Company may elect to settle in cash, classified as liabilities			400,000
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock exchanged for each award			1
Aggregate number of shares approved	6,321,430		6,321,430
Weighted average grant date fair value			$ 23.07
Forfeited			31,560
Compensation expense	$ 2.5	$ 3.2	$ 11.1	$ 10.2
Unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested awards	$ 12.4		$ 12.4
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized			1 year 6 months
Number of unvested stock awards that will vest subject to the satisfaction of service-based requirements and the achievement of performance metrics			30,000
Number of unvested stock awards that will vest subject to the satisfaction of service-based requirements			1,700,097
Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value			$ 23.07	$ 27.33
Restricted Stock Units [Member] \| Awarded in 2015, 2013, and 2012 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units for which performance targets are established			321,500
Restricted Stock Units [Member] \| Awarded in 2014, 2013 and 2012 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units for which performance targets are established				866,500
Stock Options [Member]
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Aggregate number of shares approved	3,445,465		3,445,465
Weighted average grant date fair value			$ 12.48
Compensation expense	$ 1.2	$ 1.3	$ 6.0	$ 4.1
Unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested awards	$ 3.9		$ 3.9
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized			1 year 1 month 6 days
Term of stock options			10 years
Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value			$ 12.48	$ 17.69
Number of vested and exercisable stock options	1,485,000		1,485,000
Vested and exercisable stock options, weighted average exercise price	$ 19.57		$ 19.57
Number of unvested stock option awards that will vest subject to the satisfaction of service-based requirements	15,000		15,000
Number of unvested stock option awards that will vest subject to the satisfaction of service-based requirements and the achievement of performance metrics	1,470,000		1,470,000
Outstanding shares	2,248,000		2,248,000
Intrinsic value of outstanding stock options	$ 3.6		$ 3.6
Weighted average remaining contractual term of outstanding stock options			5 years 4 months 24 days
Granted	0		259,000
Stock Options [Member] \| Awarded in 2014, 2013 and 2012 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of stock option awards subject to performance targets				714,000
Stock Options [Member] \| Awarded in 2015, 2014, 2013, And 2012 [Member]
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of stock option awards subject to performance targets			259,000
Plan [Member]
Share-Based Compensation [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for grant	8,500,000		8,500,000
Number of shares available for future grant	389,022		389,022