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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 
For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010
 
 
Additions
 
 
 
Description
Balance at Beginning of Year

Charged to Costs and Expenses

Other

*
Deductions

**
Balance at End of Year

 
(In thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
$
12,407

$
7,064

$
1,754

 
$
10,407

 
$
10,818

2011
15,284

3,977

2,112

 
8,966

 
12,407

2010
16,649

5,044

2,300

 
8,709

 
15,284

* Allowance for doubtful accounts for companies acquired and recoveries.
** Uncollectible accounts written off.



All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of the conditions under which they are required, or because the information required is included in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.