Intangible Assets, net (Schedule of Future Amortization Expense) (Details) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
2014	$ 173,926
2015	149,025
2016	154,756
2017	178,103
2018	142,779
2019 and thereafter	267,659
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	$ 1,066,248

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