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Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Expected to be Recognized (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
2014	$ 14,264
2015	8,767
2016	5,334
2017	2,754
2018	30
Total unrecognized compensation expense	31,149
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
2014	13,997
2015	8,760
2016	5,334
2017	2,754
2018	30
Total unrecognized compensation expense	30,875
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
2014	267
2015	7
2016	0
Total unrecognized compensation expense	$ 274

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