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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies

Schedule of roll forward activity in the insurance reserve

(in thousands)		2013			2012
Balance at beginning of period		$	39,583		$	38,850
Net increases in reserves			16,861			19,743
Net payments made			(17,333	)		(19,010	)
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Balance at end of period		$	39,111		$	39,583
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