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Acquisition charges
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Abstract]  
Acquisition charges
Acquisition charges

We incurred various costs as a result of the 2011 acquisition of National that are included in Other, consistent with how management measures the performance of its segments. These acquisition charges are as follows:

 
For Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Amortization of intangible assets
$
80

 
$
81

Stock-based compensation
3

 
3

Retention bonuses

 
2

Acquisition charges
$
83

 
$
86


  
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from the National acquisition is based on estimated useful lives. See Note 6 for additional information.

Stock-based compensation reflects awards to former National employees and is recognized over the applicable vesting period for the remaining grantees.

Retention bonuses reflect amounts paid to former National employees who fulfilled agreed-upon service period obligations and were recognized ratably over the required service period.