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Long-Term Debt - Tremont - Additional Information (Detail) (Tremont, Promissory Note, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Tremont | Promissory Note
 
Line Of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Payment of principal amount $ 0.1us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt
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