Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Comprehenisve Income Loss, Net of Tax [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net	$ (39,253)		$ (39,253)		$ (19,734)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax benefit of $1,339	(12,324)	$ 4,935	(8,226)	$ (2,136)
Net derivative loss, net of taxes of $0	(11,293)	$ 0	(11,293)	$ 0
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Other Comprehenisve Income Loss, Net of Tax [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net	(27,960)		(27,960)		(19,734)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax benefit of $1,339			(8,226)
Net derivative loss, net of taxes of $0			0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax			0
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other Comprehenisve Income Loss, Net of Tax [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net	(11,293)		(11,293)		0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax benefit of $1,339			0
Net derivative loss, net of taxes of $0			(11,293)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehenisve Income Loss, Net of Tax [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net	$ (39,253)		(39,253)		$ (19,734)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax benefit of $1,339			(8,226)
Net derivative loss, net of taxes of $0			$ (11,293)

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