Business Segments (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation:
Total Segment Asset Write Offs and Accelerated Depreciation	$ 1	$ 5
EMEA
Asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation:
Total Segment Asset Write Offs and Accelerated Depreciation	$ 1	$ 5

Segment asset write offs and accelerated depreciation.

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