Leases and Other - Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments and Related Sublease Rentals Receivable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Future minimum rental payments and related sublease rentals receivable
Rental Payments, 2014	$ 19,808
Rental Payments, 2015	14,371
Rental Payments, 2016	9,439
Rental Payments, 2017	7,870
Rental Payments, 2018	6,097
Rental Payments, Thereafter	8,137
Rental Payments, Total	65,722
Receivable Under Subleases, 2014	1,665
Receivable Under Subleases, 2015	1,212
Receivable Under Subleases, 2016	963
Receivable Under Subleases, 2017	963
Receivable Under Subleases, 2018	873
Receivable Under Subleases, Thereafter	1,092
Receivable Under Subleases, Total	$ 6,768

Amount of required minimum rental payments for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.

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