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Fair-Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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7.875% senior unsecured notes (including unamortized premium of $639 and $772 in 2014 and 2013, respectively) | $ 1,050,639 | $ 700,772
Fair value of debt | 1,003,600 | 732,400
Seven Point Eight Seventy Five Percentage Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] |  |
7.875% senior unsecured notes (including unamortized premium of $639 and $772 in 2014 and 2013, respectively) | $ 350,639 | $ 350,772

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