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Retirement Plans - Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized (Details) (United Kingdom Subsidiary, UK Plan, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
United Kingdom Subsidiary | UK Plan
   
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Unrecognized losses $ 102,673us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesAfterTax
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$ 87,461us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesAfterTax
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