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Intangible Assets Summary of Intangible Asset Account Activity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance, intangible assets, gross | $ 804,281 | $ 802,540
Intangible assets acquired | 1,453 | (1,500)
Effect of change in exchange rates | (35,742) | (3,000)
Ending balance, intangible assets, gross | $ 769,992 | $ 798,040

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