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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest | $ 86,173 | $ 80,985 | $ 119,463
Income taxes | 137,650 | 43,650 | 34,479
Fair value of assets acquired in acquisition | 1,714,462 | 0 | 37,486
Noncontrolling interest of assets acquired | (14,577) | 0 | 0
Liabilities assumed in acquisition | (942,513) | 0 | (13,389)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | (313,906) | 0 | 0
Noncash investing and financing activities, total | $ 443,466 | $ 0 | $ 24,097

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