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Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Future Lease Payments for both Continuing and Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013
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Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
2014 | $ 102,792
2015 | 90,972
2016 | 85,601
2017 | 73,700
2018 | 60,742
Thereafter | 183,232
2014 | (18,298)
2015 | (17,283)
2016 | (15,131)
2017 | (9,719)
2018 | (7,840)
Thereafter | $ (25,798)

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