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Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2013 (in thousands):
Remainder of 2013 | $ | 23,568 |
2014 | 46,564 |
2015 | 45,448 |
2016 | 42,710 |
2017 | 41,703 |
Thereafter | 103,496 |
Total | $ | 303,489 |

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