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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 1,675,323 | $ 1,616,154 | $ 1,358,524
Intangible assets with indefinite lives | 376,329 | 378,964 |
Intangible assets with definite lives, net | 69,007 | 103,940 |
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net | 2,120,659 | 2,099,058 |
Search & Applications |  |  |
Goodwill and intangible assets |  |  |
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss | 916,900 | 916,900 | 916,900
Balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net |  |  |
Goodwill | 738,062 | 723,650 | 526,444
Intangible assets with indefinite lives | 195,805 | 197,304 |
Intangible assets with definite lives, net | 40,550 | 64,457 |
Shoebuy |  |  |
Goodwill and intangible assets |  |  |
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss | 28,000 | 28,000 | 28,000
Balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net |  |  |
Goodwill | 21,719 | 21,719 | 21,719
Media - Connected Ventures |  |  |
Goodwill and intangible assets |  |  |
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss | 11,600 | 11,600 | 11,600
Balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 8,267 | $ 8,267 | $ 8,267

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