Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments for Which the Fair Value Option Was Not Elected (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Option, Disclosures Related to Election, Items Existing at Effective Date [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 225,563	$ 327,420	$ 21,064	$ 21,862
Long-term debt	(3,239,730)	(3,118,920)
Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Option, Disclosures Related to Election, Items Existing at Effective Date [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	225,563	327,420
Long-term debt	(3,239,730)	(3,118,920)
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Disclosures Related to Election, Items Existing at Effective Date [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents	225,563	327,420
Long-term debt	$ (3,269,768)	$ (3,299,875)