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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Fair value liabilities Level 2 | $ 0

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- Definition Fair value liabilities level two transfers in and out amount. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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