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Segment Information, Nature of Operations, and Certain Concentrations - Profits (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |
Pre-tax compensation expense reversal attributable to an adjustment of the option forfeiture rates | $ 7,900

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- Definition Increase decrease in share-based compensation expense due to change in estimated forfeiture rate. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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