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Fair Value Measurements - Change in Estimated Fair Values Calculated for Assets Valued on Recurring Basis Utilizing Level 3 Inputs (Detail) (Recurring [Member], Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member], Failed Auction Securities [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Recurring [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Failed Auction Securities [Member] |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 4,979
Redemptions, at par | (100)
Credit loss on available-for-sale securities included in Other income (expense), net | (78)
Unrealized gain included in Other comprehensive income (loss) | 181
Balance at the end of the period | $ 4,982

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