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Financial Instruments (Net investment hedges in foreign operations) (Details) (Net Investment Hedge [Member], USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Net investment hedges in foreign operation | ||||
| Hedge ineffectiveness gain (loss) | $ (183) | $ (386) | $ (663) | $ (1,041) |
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Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
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| Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI | (2,939) | 1,948 | (2,588) | (1,458) |
| Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings | $ 39 | $ (15) | $ 27 | $ (713) |
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- Definition
The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of a hedge deemed to be ineffective that is reflected in current period results of operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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