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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, period start $ 21,512 $ 14,787 $ 14,924
Additions-charged to expense 7,007 9,201 5,046
Amounts written off (6,068) (2,889) (6,058)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates) (372) 413 875
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, period end $ 22,079 $ 21,512 $ 14,787