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Notes Payable (2029 Notes Narrative) (Details) (December 2029 Notes [Member], USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
December 2029 Notes [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 5.25%
Debt instrument, convertible, conversion price per share | $ 9.57
Extinguishment of debt, amount | $ 36.2
Extinguishment of debt, cash paid | 66.8
Extinguishment of debt, cash paid for shares of common stock | 23.2
Extinguishment of debt, shares issued | 946,793
Extinguishment of debt, carrying value at extinguishment | 34.6
Extinguishment of debt, loss, net of tax | $ (2.5)

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