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12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]

The fair value of our senior notes is based on Level 1 inputs and was as follows at December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):



	December 31, 2014							December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Difference			Carrying Value		Fair Value		Difference
6.625% senior notes	$	300,000	$	284,250	$	(15,750	)	$	300,000	$	316,700	$	16,700
4.75% senior notes	250,000		214,375		(35,625		)	250,000		234,700		(15,300		)
Total	$	550,000	$	498,625	$	(51,375	)	$	550,000	$	551,400	$	1,400

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value, including those classified in shareholders' equity measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Disclosures include, but are not limited to, fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements, level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized and transfers between levels 1 and 2. Nonrecurring fair value measurements are those that are required or permitted in the statement of financial position in particular circumstances.

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