Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated aggregate fair value of long-lived assets	$ 327

Estimated aggregate fair value of long lived assets impaired during current period.

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