Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements (Reduction Of Interest Expense Over The Life Of The Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Credit Risk Derivatives, at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Remainder of 2013	$ 492
2014	2,039
2015	2,194
2016	569
Reduction of interest expense over the life of the debt instruments, total	$ 5,294

Reduction of interest expense over the life of a debt instruments, remainder of fiscal year

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Reduction of interest expense over the life of a debt instruments total

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Reduction of interest expense over the life of a debt instruments, year four.

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Reduction of interest expense over the life of a debt instruments, year three.

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Reduction of interest expense over the life of a debt instruments, year two.

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