Leases and Other - Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments and Related Sublease Rentals Receivable (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Future minimum rental payments and related sublease rentals receivable
Rental Payments, 2015	$ 16,343
Rental Payments, 2016	14,115
Rental Payments, 2017	12,709
Rental Payments, 2018	10,888
Rental Payments, 2019	7,739
Rental Payments, Thereafter	9,755
Rental Payments, Total	71,549
Receivable Under Subleases, 2015	1,372
Receivable Under Subleases, 2016	1,232
Receivable Under Subleases, 2017	1,021
Receivable Under Subleases, 2018	1,023
Receivable Under Subleases, 2019	622
Receivable Under Subleases, Thereafter	926
Receivable Under Subleases, Total	$ 6,196

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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