Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Recently Issued Accounting Standards) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Deferred Financing costs to be reclassed and deducted from debt amount	$ 20.5

This is the amount of Deferred Financing costs that will be reclassed from other non-current assets to reduce the amount of debt liabilities. This is as a result of ASU 2015-03 issued by FASB in April 2015. The standard is effective for annual reporting beginning December, 15, 2015

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