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Note 4 - Goodwill

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]

Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 4. Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill are as follows (in thousands):

		Goodwill
Balance as of December, 31, 2011, gross		$	318,224
Accumulated impairment loss			(299,266	)
Balance as of December 31, 2011, net			18,958
Additions through acquisitions			13,710
Goodwill allocated to dispositions			(621	)
Balance as of December 31, 2012, net			32,047
Additions through acquisitions			8,266
Balance as of June 30, 2013, net		$	40,313

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