Income Taxes - Schedule of Activity Related to Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at January 1	$ 1,100	$ 1,100
Gross increases (decreases) related to prior year tax positions
Gross increases (decreases) related to current year tax positions
Settlements
Expiration of the statute of limitations for the assessment of taxes
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31	$ 1,100	$ 1,100

Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Decrease Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions

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Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Decreases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions

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Amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns.

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Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities.

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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations.

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