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Quarterly Results of Operations - Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Impairment charges | $ 6,800 | $ 20,600 | $ 73,577 | $ 153,142 | $ 128,765
Gain on change in control and sale of interests, net | $ 18,800 |  | $ 19,906 | $ 78,127 | $ 25,170

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