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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Table: Commitments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013
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Operating Leases |
Future Minimum Payments |
2014 | $ 30,300
2015 | 24,886
2016 | 21,274
2017 | 18,954
2018 | 16,980
Thereafter | 80,090
Total | 192,484
Other Purchase Obligations |
Future Minimum Payments |
2014 | 8,571
2015 | 5,108
2016 | 3,841
2017 | 694
2018 | 216
Thereafter | 0
Total | $ 18,430

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