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Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Accrued Earnout Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance, December 31, | $ 30,063 | $ 9,840
Additions | 10,384 | 19,342
Payments | (16,346) | (1,310)
Expirations | (573) | (1,863)
Change in estimate | (946) | (105)
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 554 | 61
Ending balance, September 30, | $ 23,136 | $ 25,965

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