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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2011
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Stockholders equity note reverse stock split conversion ratio |  |  | 0.5
Common stock, par value | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1

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