Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods
Share-based compensation expense	$ 20,905	$ 19,310	$ 18,864
Income tax benefit	(7,300)	(6,224)	(6,309)
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	13,605	13,086	12,555
Summary of compensation expense recognized related to cash awards
Cash awards	1,900r_EmployeeServiceCompensationCashAwards	996r_EmployeeServiceCompensationCashAwards	1,099r_EmployeeServiceCompensationCashAwards
Stock option and stock purchase plan [Member]
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods
Share-based compensation expense	9,023	8,303	9,469
Nonvested stock [Member]
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods
Share-based compensation expense	$ 11,882	$ 11,007	$ 9,395

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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