Property and equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

A summary of property and equipment, net as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows (in thousands):



	December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Buildings and improvements	$	37,356		$	37,356
Computer and other equipment	21,763			23,771
Software	4,159			4,942
Furniture and fixtures	2,728			2,698
Leasehold improvements	3,823			3,826
	69,829			72,593
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(48,052		)	(45,392		)
Property and equipment, net	$	21,777		$	27,201

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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