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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details) (North America [Member], Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member], USD $)
3 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2015
North America [Member] | Subordinated Convertible Notes Due 2029 [Member]
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Weighted average conversion price per share $ 36.75bgc_WeightedAverageConversionPricePerShare
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