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Segment Information - Components of Adjusted Capital Expenditures (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Additions to property and equipment	$ 51,639	$ 52,701
Capitalized implementation costs	7,653	22,029
Adjusted capital expenditures	$ 59,292	$ 74,730

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Adjusted Capital Expenditures include additions to property and equipment and capitalized implementation costs during the period presented.

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Capitalized Implementation Costs

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Amount of acquisition of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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