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Fair Value Measurements And Derivative Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) - Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Asset Derivatives, Fair Value | $ 0 | $ 722
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Liability Derivatives, Fair Value | 1 | 8,301
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Asset Derivatives, Fair Value | 0 | 722
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Liability Derivatives, Fair Value | 0 | 1,234
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Asset Derivatives, Fair Value | 0 | 0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Derivative Contracts [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Liability Derivatives, Fair Value | $ 1 | $ 7,067

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