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- Definition

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

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- Definition

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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- Definition

The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase.

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-Topic 230
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Accrued Expenses (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Accrued Expenses (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Expenses [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired			$ 400	$ 3,600
Headsprout
Accrued Expenses [Line Items]
Acquisition accrual payment					$ 4,000
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired	$ 400	$ 3,600
9.75% Senior Secured Notes Due February 15, 2017
Accrued Expenses [Line Items]
Senior secured notes, interest rate			9.75%	9.75%