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Intangible Assets (Future Amortization) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Future Amortization |
2013 | $ 49,564
2014 | 34,353
2015 | 26,695
2016 | 15,913
2017 | 12,477
Thereafter | 31,288
Intangible assets, net | 170,290
Customer Relationships |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Amortizing intangibles, weighted-average remaining useful life | 5 years
Future Amortization |
2013 | 45,675
2014 | 33,310
2015 | 25,652
2016 | 14,870
2017 | 11,434
Thereafter | 0
Intangible assets, net | 130,941
Noncompete Agreements |
Future Amortization |
2013 | 2,846
2014 | 0
2015 | 0
2016 | 0
2017 | 0
Thereafter | 0
Intangible assets, net | 2,846
Favorable Lease Rates |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Amortizing intangibles, weighted-average remaining useful life | 43 years 9 months 18 days
Future Amortization |
2013 | 1,043
2014 | 1,043
2015 | 1,043
2016 | 1,043
2017 | 1,043
Thereafter | 31,288
Intangible assets, net | $ 36,503

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