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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) | Dec. 31, 2015
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7.75% Senior Secured Notes [Member] |
Senior secured notes, interest rate | 7.75%
12% Senior Secured Notes [Member] |
Senior secured notes, interest rate | 12.00%

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