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Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Accounts Receivable      
Accounts receivable, net of allowance $ 2,193,866 $ 2,160,561  
Allowance for bad debt
     
Activities in allowance for bad debt      
Balance as of beginning of period 24,301 20,201 19,690
Charges to provision for bad debt 4,790 8,173 4,262
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable (6,025) (4,681) (4,291)
Recoveries of bad debt 653 608 540
Balance as of end of period $ 23,719 $ 24,301 $ 20,201