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Executive Benefits Agreements and Employees Savings Plans - Executive Benefit Expenses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] |  |  |
Executive benefit costs | $ (2) | $ 186 | $ 158

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- Definition Costs associated with executive benefits agreements included in SG&A during the reporting period. + References No definition available. + Details
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