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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Deferred Costs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Intangible Assets, net | 99,403 us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet | $ 132,329 us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
Service Life [Member] |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Remaining Lease Period - Minimum | 1 year 0 months 0 days |
Remaining Lease Period - Maximum | 15 years 0 months 0 days |

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