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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Interest Expense and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Interest expense on debt obligations $ 490,385 $ 491,694 $ 404,644
Amortization of deferred financing costs 25,120 23,324 15,086
Amortization of discounts on long-term debt 8,541 21,297 16,090
Amortization of interest rate swaps 64,928 65,239 71,707
Other, net of capitalized interest 656 (510) 60
Total $ 589,630 $ 601,044 $ 507,587