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Property And Equipment, Net (Components Of Property And Equipment, Net) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Property And Equipment, Net [Abstract] | |||
| Capitalized software development | $ 473,916,000 | $ 387,228,000 | |
| Computer equipment | 157,219,000 | 121,792,000 | |
| Furniture and other equipment | 98,631,000 | 78,809,000 | |
| Leasehold improvements | 85,735,000 | 64,154,000 | |
| Total property and equipment, gross | 815,501,000 | 651,983,000 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (552,241,000) | (434,296,000) | |
| Projects in progress | 57,022,000 | 28,630,000 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 320,282,000 | 246,317,000 | |
| Capitalized software development costs, net of accumulated amortization | 184,000,000 | 133,000,000 | |
| Amortization of capitalized software development costs | $ 73,000,000 | $ 61,000,000 | $ 57,000,000 |
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Computer Equipment Gross No definition available.
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For each income statement presented, the amount charged to expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of capitalized computer software costs as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of capitalized computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that are an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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