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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are established for all temporary differences between the book and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. In addition, deferred tax balances must be adjusted to reflect tax rates that we expect will be in effect during years in which we expect the temporary differences will reverse. Net operating loss carry-forwards and other deferred tax assets are reviewed for recoverability, and if necessary, are recorded net of a valuation allowance. At September 30, 2013, our U.S. and Canadian valuation allowances are $445.9 million and $64.4 million, respectively, which reduce our net deferred tax assets to a zero value as we continue to believe that it is not more likely than not that we will realize the deferred tax benefits primarily related to our cumulative net operating losses. Income tax recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 is a result of hedge gains previously deferred in AOCI being realized during the periods and the net tax impact being recognized.