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Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles, Net (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Amortization expense | $ 9.2 | $ 31.2 | $ 13.1
Amortization of deferred financing costs | $ 1.8 | $ 2.3 | $ 2.4

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