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Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Expected to be Recognized (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |
Remainder of 2014 | $ 15,253
2015 | 13,586
2016 | 8,654
2017 | 4,809
2018 | 2,334
2019 | 101
Total unrecognized compensation expense | 44,737
RSUs |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |
Remainder of 2014 | 12,989
2015 | 13,188
2016 | 8,323
2017 | 4,800
2018 | 2,334
2019 | 101
Total unrecognized compensation expense | 41,735
Stock Options |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |
Remainder of 2014 | 2,171
2015 | 398
2016 | 331
2017 | 9
Total unrecognized compensation expense | 2,909
Restricted Stock |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |
Remainder of 2014 | 93
Total unrecognized compensation expense | $ 93

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- Definition As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during year five of the five succeeding fiscal years. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition As of the balance-sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity awards made with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees under share-based compensation plans that have yet to vest expected to be recognized during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years. + References No definition available. + Details
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