Property and Equipment, net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property and equipment balances at December 31 are as follows:


(in thousands)	2012		2011
Computer and other equipment	$	247,506		248,592
Buildings and improvements		232,141		230,797
Furniture and other equipment		125,100		127,425
Land		16,920		16,794
Other		2,955		130

Total property and equipment		624,622		623,738
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		364,233		357,130
Property and equipment, net	$	260,389		266,608

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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