| **Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands** | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| **Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]**                                                                                     |          |          |
| Deferred compensation plan assets (mutual funds)                                                                                                                                     | $ 1,477       | $ 1,728       |
| Derivative stock appreciation rights                                                                                                                                                 | 29,700        | 32,820        |
| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1                                                                                                                                                          |          |          |
| **Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]**                                                                                     |          |          |
| Deferred compensation plan assets (mutual funds)                                                                                                                                     | 1,477         | 1,728         |
| Derivative stock appreciation rights                                                                                                                                                 | 0             | 0             |
| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2                                                                                                                                                          |          |          |
| **Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]**                                                                                     |          |          |
| Deferred compensation plan assets (mutual funds)                                                                                                                                     | 0             | 0             |
| Derivative stock appreciation rights                                                                                                                                                 | 0             | 0             |
| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3                                                                                                                                                          |          |          |
| **Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]**                                                                                     |          |          |
| Deferred compensation plan assets (mutual funds)                                                                                                                                     | 0             | 0             |
| Derivative stock appreciation rights                                                                                                                                                 | $ 29,700      | $ 32,820      |

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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes liabilities not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.
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