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Expected Retention Payments, Year Two

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Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost.

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Restructuring Charges - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges	$ 289	$ 1,193	$ 0	$ 219	$ 353	$ 4,822	$ 1,193	$ 5,175	$ 1,482	$ 5,394	$ 4,745	$ 5,394	$ 0
Expected retention payments, 2016											2,000
Expected retention payments, 2017											2,000
Spin-off
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges											4,135	0
Separation Charges
Restructuring and Other Charges
Accrued Liabilities											900
Cost Reduction Plan
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges											$ 610	$ 5,394