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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Allowance Accounts, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance Accounts |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the year | $ 48,599 | $ 49,209 | $ 43,740
Additions |  |  |
Amounts Charged Against Operations, net | 2,633 | 3,724 | 13,316
Acquired Properties |  |  | 2
Deductions |  |  |
Uncollectible Accounts Written-off | (2,063) | (960) | (4,673)
Disposed Properties |  | (3,374) | (3,176)
Balance at the end of the year | $ 49,169 | $ 48,599 | $ 49,209

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