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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Apr. 27, 2014
May 26, 2015
Subsequent Event    
Preliminary purchase price $ 41,502us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross  
Subsequent event | Applegate | Maximum    
Subsequent Event    
Expected closing period   60 days
Subsequent event | Forecast | Applegate    
Subsequent Event    
Preliminary purchase price   775,000us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross
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