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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 1,616,154 | $ 1,358,524 |
Additions | 67,781 | 264,439 |
(Deductions) | (14,014) | (807) |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period |  |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation | 5,402 | (6,002) |
Balance at the end of the period | 1,675,323 | 1,616,154 |
Search & Applications |  |  |
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 723,650 | 526,444 |
Additions |  | 197,458 |
(Deductions) | (160) | (252) |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period | 14,572 |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation |  |  |
Balance at the end of the period | 738,062 | 723,650 |
Goodwill accumulated impairment losses | 916,900 | 916,900 | 916,900
The Match Group |  |  |
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 718,736 | 674,396 |
Additions | 62,464 | 50,728 |
(Deductions) | (10,675) | (555) |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period |  |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation | 4,878 | (5,833) |
Balance at the end of the period | 775,403 | 718,736 |
Media - Connected Ventures |  |  |
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 8,267 | 8,267 |
Additions |  |  |
(Deductions) |  |  |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period |  |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation |  |  |
Balance at the end of the period | 8,267 | 8,267 |
Goodwill accumulated impairment losses | 11,600 | 11,600 | 11,600
Total eCommerce |  |  |
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 165,501 | 149,417 |
Additions | 5,317 | 16,253 |
(Deductions) | (3,179) |  |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period | (14,572) |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation | 524 | (169) |
Balance at the end of the period | 153,591 | 165,501 |
HomeAdvisor |  |  |
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 111,658 | 109,947 |
Additions | 5,317 | 1,880 |
(Deductions) |  |  |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period | 14,373 |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation | 524 | (169) |
Balance at the end of the period | 131,872 | 111,658 |
CityGrid Media |  |  |
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 32,124 | 17,751 |
Additions |  | 14,373 |
(Deductions) | (3,179) |  |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period | (28,945) |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation |  |  |
Balance at the end of the period |  | 32,124 |
Shoebuy |  |  |
Balance of goodwill by reporting unit, including the changes in the carrying value of goodwill |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 21,719 | 21,719 |
Additions |  |  |
(Deductions) |  |  |
Goodwill Transfers In Out During Period |  |  |
Foreign Exchange Translation |  |  |
Balance at the end of the period | 21,719 | 21,719 |
Goodwill accumulated impairment losses | $ 28,000 | $ 28,000 | $ 28,000

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