Investments in Unconsolidated Companies (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014 entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Number of unconsolidated joint ventures in which equity interests held	17

Number of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures in which Equity Interests Held

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