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Financial Instruments (Foreign Exchange Risk and Its Effect on Income Statement) (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract, Other income, net, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Foreign Exchange Contract | Other income, net
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Amount of net income (loss) recognized in income $ 16.3us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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$ 1.8us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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