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Schedule of Other Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items] |  |
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization | $ 2,311 | $ 4,987

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