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Financial Instruments (Carrying amounts and fair value of the financial instruments) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Carrying Amount | ||
| Current and long-term debt | $ 1,021,856 | $ 1,047,980 |
| Fair Value | ||
| Current and long-term debt | $ 1,039,788 | $ 1,058,431 |
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Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
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| Fair Value | ||
| Debt percentage | 6.75% | |
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Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
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| Fair Value | ||
| Debt percentage | 8.63% |
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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