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Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013
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 March 31, 2013 (in thousands):
Remainder of 2013 | $ | 34,424 |
2014 | 45,475 |
2015 | 44,359 |
2016 | 41,451 |
2017 | 40,111 |
Thereafter | 99,989 |
Total | $ | 305,809 |

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