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Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt - Term Loan Facility) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Term Loan Facility $ 150,000us-gaap_SecuredDebt $ 0us-gaap_SecuredDebt
Greenlight Capital, Inc | Reverse Recapitalization | Term Loan Facility | Secured Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Term Loan Facility $ 150,000us-gaap_SecuredDebt
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