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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
		2012			2011			2010
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance		$	23,537		$	25,816		$	26,624
	Additions, net of recoveries		67,372			62,157			76,292
	Deductions		(64,007)			(64,436)			(77,100)
Ending balance		$	26,902		$	23,537		$	25,816

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A rollforward schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts for trade and other accounts receivable balances.

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