Property and Equipment (PPE Schedule) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment
Buildings and improvements	$ 151,270	$ 126,537
Movable equipment, software and software development costs	208,541	182,254
Construction in Progress	2,313	4,824
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	362,124	313,615
Less accumulated depreciation	(195,512)	(169,057)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 166,612	$ 144,558

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

+ References+ Details

Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

+ References+ Details

- Definition

Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

+ References+ Details