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Summary of Available for Sale Securities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 36,834	$ 10,268
Gross Unrealized Gain	7
Fair Value	36,841	10,268
Money market funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	8,650	10,268
Fair Value	8,650	10,268
United States government agency securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	5,019
Gross Unrealized Gain	(1)
Fair Value	5,018
Corporate debt securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Carrying Value	23,165
Gross Unrealized Gain	8
Fair Value	$ 23,173

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Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading.

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