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Derivative and Other Fair Value Instruments (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
2.375% Notes [Member] |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt | $ 450,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 2.375%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Jul. 01, 2019
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 0.61%
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis | LIBOR plus 0.61%
Fair Value Hedges |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Current Notional Balance | $ 450,000
Lowest Possible Notional | 450,000
Highest Possible Notional | $ 450,000
Lowest Interest Rate | 2.375%
Highest Interest Rate | 2.375%
Earliest Maturity Date | P2019Y0M0D
Latest Maturity Date | P2019Y0M0D
Forward Starting Swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Current Notional Balance | $ 50,000
Lowest Possible Notional | 50,000
Highest Possible Notional | $ 50,000
Lowest Interest Rate | 2.50%
Highest Interest Rate | 2.50%
Earliest Maturity Date | P2026Y0M0D
Latest Maturity Date | P2026Y0M0D

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