Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Additional Information 3 (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-cash, Mark-to-market income (loss) related to deferred compensation plan	$ 2,035	$ (42,360)
Shares held in rabbi trust total	2.8	2.8
Vested shares held in rabbi trust	2.4	2.4

Non cash mark to market (income) loss related to deferred compensation plan.

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