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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Balances (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Retirement plans prior service benefit, tax | $ (125) | $ (125)
Unrealized gains on marketable securities, tax | $ 835 | $ 835

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