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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Table)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
          
  2013 2012 2011
(Dollars in thousands)        
Beginning balance$ 33,415 $ 31,071 $ 35,007
 Additions, net of recoveries  105,629   74,695   68,611
 Deductions  (73,440)   (72,351)   (72,547)
Ending balance$ 65,604 $ 33,415 $ 31,071