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Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] |  |
Deemed Capital (Distribution) Contribution Related To The Utilization Of Related Party Tax Losses By Company | $ 0 | $ (1,448)
Deemed Capital (Distribution) Contribution, Net, Related To Taxes | 0 | (1,148)
Leasehold Improvements Paid By Landlord | 0 | 2,071
Increase in capital lease assets | 865 | 0
Increase in capital lease obligations and related assets | 0 | 1,399
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid | 953 | 0
Cash interest paid — continuing operations | 90,456 | 99,193
Income taxes paid, net — continuing operations | $ 123,829 | $ 19,892

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