Noncontrolling Interests (Components of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of redeemable noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 0	$ 0
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	68	(2,002)
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	68
Change in fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests			0
Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

The cash outflow to return capital to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders. This element does not include dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interest holders.

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- Definition

Change in noncontrolling interest during the period as a result of a change in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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- Definition

Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 225

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.19)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688

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- Definition

Carrying amount, attributable to parent and noncontrolling interests, of an entity's issued and outstanding stock which is not included within permanent equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. Includes stock with a put option held by an ESOP and stock redeemable by a holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.27(b))

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

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