Other Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Uncertain tax position obligations	$ 3,859	$ 5,264
Deferred income tax liability	647	1,150
Contingent earnout liability	657	796
Unfavorable lease obligations	0	664
Other	1,027	629
Total other long term liabilities	$ 6,190	$ 8,503

The noncurrent liability portion of the amount recognized for contingent share consideration arrangements.

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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).

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