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Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (Details) (Profit Sharing and Savings Plan, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Profit Sharing and Savings Plan
     
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Profit Sharing Costs $ 56,709us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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$ 34,132us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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$ 54,751us-gaap_DefinedContributionPlanCostRecognized
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