Leases and Other (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Future minimum rental payments and related sublease rentals receivable
Rental Payments, 2013	$ 17,793
Rental Payments, 2014	16,320
Rental Payments, 2015	9,824
Rental Payments, 2016	6,842
Rental Payments, 2017	5,288
Rental Payments, Thereafter	9,323
Rental Payments, Total	65,390
Receivable Under Subleases, 2013	1,592
Receivable Under Subleases, 2014	990
Receivable Under Subleases, 2015	746
Receivable Under Subleases, 2016	494
Receivable Under Subleases, 2017	480
Receivable Under Subleases, Thereafter	951
Receivable Under Subleases, Total	$ 5,253

Amount of required minimum rental payments for leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.

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