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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Fair value liabilities Level 2	$ 0

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Fair value liabilities level two transfers in and out amount.

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