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Employee Benefit Plans (The Fair Value Of Each Asset Category Of The Total Investments Held By The Plans) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets $ 23,224us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets $ 20,664us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
Insurance Contracts [Member]    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets $ 23,224us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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$ 34,725us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
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