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Stock-Based Compensation - Effect of Recording Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Stock-based compensation expense by type of award: |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation | $ 13,992 | $ 13,031 | $ 11,225
Tax effect on stock-based compensation | (495) | (1,862) | (5,019)
Net effect on net income | 13,497 | 11,169 | 6,206
Effect on net earnings per share: |  |  |
Basic | $ 0.25 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.12
Diluted | $ 0.25 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.12
Restricted Stock [Member] |  |  |
Stock-based compensation expense by type of award: |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation | 12,982 | 11,836 | 10,126
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] |  |  |
Stock-based compensation expense by type of award: |  |  |
Total stock-based compensation | $ 1,010 | $ 1,195 | $ 1,099

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