Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries and include all adjustments, which were of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2014, the results of its operations for the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 and changes in its cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Certain foreign subsidiaries, represented by the European segment, are consolidated using a February 28th quarter end in order to meet filing deadlines. No material subsequent events have occurred related to the European segment, which would require disclosure or adjustment to the Company's financial statements. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated.  The results of operations for the three months endedMarch 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates: The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from these estimates.