Debt instrument maturity year.

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Number of common shares in conversion rate of notes.

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Principal amount of notes to be considered in conversion rate.

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Trustees or holders of not less than 25% may declare facts and circumstances that might trigger a payment of principal plus interest which was not otherwise immediately due and payable.

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The price per share of the conversion feature embedded in the debt instrument.

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Face (par) amount of debt instrument at time of issuance.

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- Definition

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Gross amount of debt extinguished.

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Long-Term Debt - 7.75% Convertible Notes (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 08, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 16, 2009
4.5% Convertible notes due 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, amount retired	$ 50,000
Debt instrument, interest rate percentage	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
Debt Instrument, maturity year		2014
Debt instrument, amount				103,500
Number of common shares in conversion rate of notes				96.637
Principal amount of notes to be considered in conversion rate				1
Debt Instrument, convertible, conversion price				$ 10.35
7.75% Convertible notes due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate percentage	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Debt Instrument, maturity year		2018
Debt instrument, amount	50,000
Number of common shares in conversion rate of notes	96.637
Principal amount of notes to be considered in conversion rate	$ 1
Debt Instrument, convertible, conversion price	$ 10.348
Trustee or the holder minimum aggregate principle amount, percentage	25.00%