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Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Long-lived Assets
Fixed assets, net	$ 52,914	$ 47,737
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangibles	783,314	663,224
United States [Member]
Long-lived Assets
Fixed assets, net	45,068	39,555
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangibles	698,083	577,388
Canada [Member]
Long-lived Assets
Fixed assets, net	6,145	7,003
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangibles	85,231	85,836
Other Geographical Location [Member]
Long-lived Assets
Fixed assets, net	1,701	1,179
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangibles	$ 0	$ 0

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions

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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

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