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Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Depreciation and Other Amortization Expenses [Line Items]
Amortization period of lease hold improvements	4 years

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Amortization period of lease hold improvements.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

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