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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |
Pension liability adjustment, tax effect | $ 704 | $ 1,244
Net deferred gain (loss) on cash flow derivatives, tax effect | $ 9 | $ 50

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