Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Maximum equity ownership percentage, investments	50.00%

Represents the maximum ownership percentage held by the entity for the investment to be accounted for under the equity or cost method.

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