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Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets [Abstract] |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense | The following table presents the scheduled annual aggregate amortization expense as of September 30, 2012 (in thousands):
Remainder of 2012 | $ | 7,572 |
2013 | 30,003 |
2014 | 29,749 |
2015 | 29,273 |
2016 | 28,387 |
Thereafter | 101,333 |
Total | $ | 226,317 |

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