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Prepaid Expenses and Other (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Prepaid Expenses and Other [Abstract] |  |
Deferred tax assets | $ 75,979 | $ 25,420
Intercompany deferred charges | 12,585 | 4,255
Prepaid income taxes | 0 | 14,752
Prepaid inventory | 41,350 | 6,586
Prepaid rent and insurance | 6,576 | 4,428
Prepaid other taxes and duties | 5,745 | 3,851
Forward contracts | 1,939 | 2,968
Deposits | 7,459 | 6,584
Other | 11,253 | 13,632
Total | $ 162,886 | $ 82,476

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