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Non-Current Accrued and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring charges    
Non-current accrued and other liabilities $ 0.5us-gaap_RestructuringReserveNoncurrent  
Non-current accrued and other liabilities    
Restructuring charges    
Non-current accrued and other liabilities $ 0.8us-gaap_RestructuringReserveNoncurrent
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$ 3.0us-gaap_RestructuringReserveNoncurrent
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