Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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-Article 12

-Section 13

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The estimated value of gains (losses), net anticipated to be transferred in the future from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

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Estimated period for the anticipated transfer of gain (loss), net, from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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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.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument and classified as an asset.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the settlement of derivative instruments.

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The remaining amount of the realized gain or loss upon termination or settlement of derivative instruments which are held on the balance sheet and are being amortized into expense over the life of the associated hedged item.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended												12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Expense [Member] Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Interest Expense [Member] Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 Interest Expense [Member] Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Expense [Member] Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Interest Expense [Member] Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 Interest Expense [Member] Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 Other (Income) Expense [Member] Derivatives in Foreign Currency Relationships [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Earnings [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Earnings [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Contract [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Contract [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 Foreign Exchange Future [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 Foreign Exchange Future [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 Foreign Exchange Future [Member] EUR (€)
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative	$ (507)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (507)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0			$ (507)
Unrecognized loss (gain)											(71)	607
Gain on the fair market value of foreign currency exchange rate contract																579
Realized loss on settlement of forward contract															1,033
Net unrecognized losses on terminated derivative instruments expected to be reclassified to earnings	99
Term of gain or loss recognition in interest expense on terminated derivatives recorded in OCI	12 months												7 years
Derivative, Notional Amount														$ 25,000		$ 52,549	€ 39,000