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Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable      
Accounts receivable, net of allowance $ 2,538,642 $ 2,193,866  
Allowance for bad debt
     
Activities in allowance for bad debt      
Balance as of beginning of period 23,719 24,301 20,201
Charges to provision for bad debt 11,745 4,790 8,173
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable (6,940) (6,025) (4,681)
Recoveries of bad debt 664 653 608
Balance as of end of period $ 29,188 $ 23,719 $ 24,301