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Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives - Effects of Foreign Currency Which Was not Designated As Cash Flow Hedge (Details 8)

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Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives - Effects of Foreign Currency Which Was not Designated As Cash Flow Hedge (Details 8) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Foreign Currency Collar, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Currency Collar
    
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]    
Loss recognized in other income (expense) $ (28,953)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
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