Cash payments to noteholders, convertible debt conversion

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The number of shares issued in exchange for the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or payments in the period.

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The amount of the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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Convertible Senior Debt (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 26, 2015	Mar. 05, 2015
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment	$ (35,154)	$ (164)
Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Aggregate Principal			120,087
Cash payments to noteholders			13,641
Loss on extinguishment			13,372
Senior Notes due 2018 [Member] \| Common stock Class A
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Class A Common Shares Issued			5,541,115
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Aggregate Principal			128,238
Cash payments to noteholders			19,283
Loss on extinguishment			19,038
Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] \| Common stock Class A
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Class A Common Shares Issued			5,297,885
Senior Notes due 2016 [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Aggregate Principal				40,481
Cash payments to noteholders				6,163
Loss on extinguishment				2,732
Senior Notes due 2016 [Member] \| Common stock Class A
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Class A Common Shares Issued				2,805,513
Senior Notes due 2016, 2018 and 2020 [Member]
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Aggregate Principal	288,806
Cash payments to noteholders	39,087
Loss on extinguishment	$ 35,142
Senior Notes due 2016, 2018 and 2020 [Member] \| Common stock Class A
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Class A Common Shares Issued	13,644,513