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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Risk management assets $ 3,145us-gaap_DerivativeAssets $ 296us-gaap_DerivativeAssets
Risk management liabilities (10,108)us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities (176)us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilities
Available-for-sale Securities 15,414us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities 239,388us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecurities
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