The Fair Value and Line Item Caption of Non-derivative Instruments (Detail) (Non-derivative instruments, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Derivative [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	$ 863,217	$ 628,172
Foreign Currency Debt \| Long-term Debt
Derivative [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Non-derivative instrument Designated as hedging instrument	$ 863,217	$ 628,172

Aggregate notional amount of all nonderivative instruments that are designated as hedging instruments in a hedge of the net investment of foreign operations. For example, foreign currency denominated intercompany loans.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1B

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Notional Amount

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1A

-Subparagraph (d)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6935481&loc=SL5579245-113959

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