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Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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Amount of long-term debt before deduction of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, with initial maturities beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument.

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Ratio applied to the conversion of debt instrument into equity with equity shares divided by debt principal amount.

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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Maximum contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Minimum contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The amount of debt discount (net of debt premium) that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized.

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Weighted average interest rate of debt outstanding.

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Amount of interest capitalized during the period.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Debt Obligations, net (Schedule of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 10, 2014	Nov. 13, 2013	May. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 4,150,389	$ 4,034,349
Debt discounts, net	(6,706)	(11,665)
Total long-term debt obligations, net	4,143,683	4,022,684
Interest costs capitalized	5,300	4,900	$ 2,600
2012 Tranche A-2 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 339,717	358,504
Stated interest rate	7.00%
Variable interest rate, basis	LIBOR
Variable interest rate, spread	5.75%
2012 Tranche A-2 Facility \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate, spread	1.25%
2015 Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 250,000	0
2015 Revolving Credit Facility \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) \| Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate, spread	1.00%
2015 Revolving Credit Facility \| Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate \| Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate, spread	0.50%
2015 Revolving Credit Facility \| Minimum \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, margin	2.25%
2015 Revolving Credit Facility \| Minimum \| Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, margin	1.25%
2015 Revolving Credit Facility \| Maximum \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, margin	2.75%
2015 Revolving Credit Facility \| Maximum \| Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, margin	1.75%
Term loans collateralized by net lease assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 239,547	248,955
Stated interest rate, minimum	4.85%
Stated interest rate, maximum	7.26%
Weighted average interest rate	5.30%
Term loans collateralized by net lease assets \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate, spread	2.00%
Total secured credit facilities and term loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 829,264	607,459
6.05% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 0	105,765
Stated interest rate	6.05%
5.875% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 261,403	261,403
Stated interest rate	5.875%
3.875% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 265,000	265,000
Stated interest rate	3.875%					3.875%
3.00% senior convertible notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 200,000	200,000
Stated interest rate	3.00%
Conversion price	$ 11.77
Convertible debt conversion ratio	0.085
1.50% senior convertible notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 200,000	200,000
Stated interest rate	1.50%				1.50%
Conversion price	$ 17.29
Convertible debt conversion ratio	0.0578
5.85% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 99,722	99,722
Stated interest rate	5.85%
9.00% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 275,000	275,000
Stated interest rate	9.00%
4.00% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 550,000	550,000
Stated interest rate	4.00%			4.00%
7.125% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 300,000	300,000
Stated interest rate	7.125%
4.875% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 300,000	300,000
Stated interest rate	4.875%					4.875%
5.00% senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 770,000	770,000
Stated interest rate	5.00%			5.00%
Unsecured Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 3,221,125	3,326,890
Other debt obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt obligations	$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Variable interest rate, basis	LIBOR
Variable interest rate, spread	1.50%
2012 Tranche A-1 Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate, spread	4.00%
2012 Tranche A-1 Facility \| Minimum \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate, spread	1.25%