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Stock-Based Compensation - Shares Issued in Connection with Stock Compensation Awards (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] |  |
New shares issued from available authorized shares | 0 | 153,275
Issued from available treasury stock | 329,825 | 242,150
Total | 329,825 | 395,425
Proceeds from stock option exercises | $ 17,279 | $ 20,446

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