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Inventory And Land Held for Sale (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Capitalized interest related to inventory impairments expensed to cost of revenues | $ 2.9 | $ 6.5 | $ 5.4

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