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Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Senior Convertible Notes due 2040 [Member]      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
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Restricted Stock Awards [Member]      
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Options [Member]      
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