Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 01, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent acquisition purchase price	$ 430,000
Subsequent share repurchases	123,448
Total lump sum payments	46,100
Expected future settlement loss	9,500
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected future settlement loss	6,000
Continuing Operations [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Expected future settlement loss	$ 3,500

Amount of net gain (loss) to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost as a result of an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Examples of transactions that constitute a settlement include, but are not limited to, lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits and purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts to cover vested benefits.

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