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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date.

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The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date.

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Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Business Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair values of net assets acquired:
Goodwill	$ 13,036us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 13,686us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 13,669us-gaap_Goodwill
Associate Migrations [Member]
Fair values of net assets acquired:
Equipment			10
Intangible assets, primarily non-compete agreements			171
Working capital, including work in progress			666
Goodwill			695
Fair value of net assets acquired			1,542
Business Strategy, Inc. [Member]
Fair values of net assets acquired:
Equipment				70
Intangible assets, primarily non-compete agreements				4,041
Working capital, including work in progress				1,967
Deferred tax liabilities				(1,736)
Goodwill				7,577
Fair value of net assets acquired				$ 11,919