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Other Noncurrent Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013
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Other Noncurrent Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Accumulated amortization of identifiable intangibles | $ 89.0 | $ 68.3 | $ 72.3

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