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Schedule of Company Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Money market investments | $ 27,871 | $ 11,165
Available for sale securities | 3,255 | 2,862
Contingent consideration |  | (9,043)
Level 1 |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Money market investments | 27,871 | 11,165
Available for sale securities | 3,255 | 2,862
Contingent consideration |  | 0
Level 2 |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Money market investments | 0 | 0
Available for sale securities | 0 | 0
Contingent consideration |  | 0
Level 3 |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Money market investments | 0 | 0
Available for sale securities | 0 | 0
Contingent consideration |  | $ (9,043)

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