Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Provision (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
State current provision, Discontinued operations	$ 0.1

Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit Discontinued Operation

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