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Activity Related to Liability for Special Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Special Charges [Line Items] |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | $ 4,758
Additions | 24,550
Payments | (11,614)
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (295)
Balance at September 30, 2012 | 17,399
Employee Termination Costs |
Special Charges [Line Items] |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | 4,758
Additions | 14,276
Payments | (10,582)
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other | (295)
Balance at September 30, 2012 | 8,157
Lease Termination Costs |
Special Charges [Line Items] |
Additions | 10,274
Payments | (1,032)
Balance at September 30, 2012 | $ 9,242

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- Definition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination and to asset retirement obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of special charge. + References No definition available. + Details
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