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Commitments and Contingencies - Letters of Credit and Guarantee Agreements (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
2014 | $ 12,618
2015 | 3,262
2016 | 328
2017 | 3,839
2018 | 232
Thereafter | $ 6,291

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