The sum of the increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability and goodwill impairment loss.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement.

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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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ACQUISITIONS (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014 Equator	Nov. 15, 2013 Equator Customer relationships Minimum	Nov. 15, 2013 Equator Customer relationships Maximum	Nov. 15, 2013 Equator Trade names	Nov. 15, 2013 Equator Premises and equipment (excluding internally developed software) Minimum	Nov. 15, 2013 Equator Premises and equipment (excluding internally developed software) Maximum	Nov. 15, 2013 Equator Internally developed software (included in premises and equipment)
Estimated life
Estimated useful lives							3 years	5 years	7 years
Estimated useful life				7 years	15 years	4 years
Change in the fair value of Equator Earn Out	$ (37,924)	$ (37,924)	$ (37,924)
Goodwill impairment	37,473	37,473	37,473
Total			$ (451)