Discontinued Operations and Divestitures - Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:
Accounts receivable, net	$ 18,895	$ 17,915
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	78,498	80,222
Property and equipment, net	2,275	2,609
Other assets	2,419	2,545
Assets of discontinued operations	102,087	103,291
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	4,086	4,088
Accrued personnel	3,001	4,230
Accrued expenses-current	663	2,296
Other liabilities	3,803	3,530
Liabilities of discontinued operations	$ 11,553	$ 14,144

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Disposal group including discontinued operation goodwill and other intangible assets net.

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The aggregate value (measured at the lower of net carrying value or fair value less cost of disposal) for assets of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), to be sold or that has been disposed of through sale, as of the financial statement date.

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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), the aggregate of amounts due from customers or clients for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business and an amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, reduced to their estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection and net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder, respectively.

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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business.

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Amount of accrued liabilities attributable to disposal group, due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer.

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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets not otherwise specified.

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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), obligations not otherwise itemized that are due within one year or operating cycle, if longer, from the balance sheet date.

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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value (net of accumulated depreciation and any write-downs) of tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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The obligations arising from the sale, disposal, or planned sale in the near future (generally within one year) of a disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation).

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