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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 Community
U.S. Operating Segment |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Number of regions in U.S. considered reporting unit | 18
International Operating Segment |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Number of countries, excluding the U.S., considered reporting units | 8

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- Definition Number Of International Countries Considered Reporting Units + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number Of Us Regions Considered Reporting Units + References No definition available. + Details
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