Represents the percentage portion of an award in each grant to the employees of the entity.

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Represents the performance period whose cash flow goal and adjusted EBITDA is required for performance award.

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Represents the amount of target awards granted under the compensation plans.

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Represents an incentive award grant as a a percent of an employee's annual base salary.

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The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement.

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The amount of distributions made to the individual during the period.

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Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for deferred compensation arrangements payable within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Represents currently earned compensation under cash arrangements (such as a profit-sharing plan, rabbi trust, and employee contract--excluding equity-based arrangements) that is not actually paid until a later date.

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Long Term Incentive Plan (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Long Term Incentive Plan (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 01, 2016	Feb. 26, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 06, 2015	Mar. 04, 2015	Mar. 01, 2015	Sep. 05, 2014	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 01, 2013	Aug. 17, 2012	Mar. 01, 2012
LTI Agreements
Long Term Incentive Plan
Compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense	$ 1,400,000	$ 872,000
Liability related to agreement included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 5,500,000				$ 8,200,000
LTI Agreements \| Minimum
Long Term Incentive Plan
Incentive award grant as a percentage of employee annual base salary	18.00%
Target award			$ 20,000					$ 29,000		$ 27,000	$ 20,000		$ 22,000
LTI Agreements \| Maximum
Long Term Incentive Plan
Incentive award grant as a percentage of employee annual base salary	85.00%
Target award			797,000					741,000		707,000	680,000		$ 652,000
LTI Agreements \| Employment Award
Long Term Incentive Plan
Portion of award in each grant (as a percent)	40.00%
Amount settled in cash				$ 1,308,000					$ 1,509,000
LTI Agreements \| Performance Award
Long Term Incentive Plan
Portion of award in each grant (as a percent)	60.00%
Amount settled in cash				2,457,000		$ 1,938,000
Employee \| 2012 Plan \| Performance Award
Long Term Incentive Plan
Performance period	3 years
Independent director \| LTI Agreements \| Performance Award
Long Term Incentive Plan
Target award			$ 50,000	$ 294,000			$ 306,000	$ 50,000		$ 50,000	$ 50,000	$ 50,000