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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2) (Level 1, 7.75% Senior Notes due 2019, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Estimated Fair Value
   
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments    
Long term debt $ 510,000us-gaap_LongTermDebtFairValue
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$ 616,500us-gaap_LongTermDebtFairValue
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Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments    
Long term debt $ 599,696us-gaap_LongTermDebtFairValue
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$ 599,638us-gaap_LongTermDebtFairValue
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