Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Expected Impairment Charges and Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2015	$ 3,165
2016	2,292
2017	1,914
2018	1,484
2019	1,041
2020 and thereafter	3,212
Total remaining amortization expense	13,108us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
Indefinite lived	1,867
Total	14,975
Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2015	174
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
2020 and thereafter	0
Total remaining amortization expense	174
Indefinite lived	1,867
Total	2,041
Other Intangible Assets \| Investments in other ventures
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2015	2,991
2016	2,292
2017	1,914
2018	1,484
2019	1,041
2020 and thereafter	3,212
Total remaining amortization expense	12,934
Indefinite lived	0
Total	$ 12,934

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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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