Provision (Benefit) For Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current
Federal	$ (5,631)	$ 4,424	$ (46,671)
State and local	5,271	5,482	3,909
Foreign	2,273	4,412	4,957
Total	1,913	14,318	(37,805)
Deferred
Federal	(58,497)	(76,558)	(52,344)
State and local	(8,464)	(15,397)	1,422
Foreign	(1,444)	(846)	(936)
Total	(68,405)	(92,801)	(51,858)
Total benefit	$ (66,492)	$ (78,483)	$ (89,663)