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Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Expected to be Recognized (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |  |
2013 | $ 15,975 | $ 13,042
2014 | 9,496 | 11,043
2015 | 5,673 | 7,936
2016 | 2,575 | 4,394
2017 | 96 | 141
Total unrecognized compensation expense | 39,444 | 36,556
RSUs |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |  |
2013 | 12,829 | 8,254
2014 | 9,421 | 7,897
2015 | 5,673 | 7,861
2016 | 2,575 | 4,394
2017 | 96 | 141
Total unrecognized compensation expense | 35,053 | 28,547
Stock Options |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |  |
2013 | 3,007 | 4,580
2014 | 75 | 3,007
2015 |  | 75
Total unrecognized compensation expense | 4,205 | 7,662
Restricted Stock |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award |  |
2013 | 139 | 208
2014 |  | 139
Total unrecognized compensation expense | $ 186 | $ 347

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