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Segment And Geographic Information (Geographic Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net revenues | $ 309,299 | $ 283,956 | $ 664,207 | $ 500,030
Income before income taxes | 174,209 | 133,926 | 392,353 | 216,149
United States [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net revenues | 252,500 | 193,400 | 535,300 | 331,900
Income before income taxes | 165,100 | 99,000 | 362,100 | 151,000
International [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net revenues | 60,500 | 87,400 | 134,800 | 167,700
Income before income taxes | 13,100 | 32,700 | 38,800 | 62,600
Corporate And Eliminations [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net revenues | (3,700) | 3,100 | (5,900) | 400
Income before income taxes | $ (4,000) | $ 2,200 | $ (8,600) | $ 2,500

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