Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Revenues Under Subleases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2014	$ 39,320
2015	35,270
2016	31,723
2017	26,719
2018	21,288
Thereafter	80,044
Total	$ 234,364

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Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements.

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Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements due in five years.

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Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements due in four years.

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Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements due in next 12 months.

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Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements due in three years.

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Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements due in two years.

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Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements due thereafter.

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