Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Dec. 31, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Capitalized software | $ 205,536 | $ 211,816 | $ 203,526 |
| Computer and broadcast equipment | 94,515 | 93,284 | 94,171 |
| Buildings and leasehold improvements | 93,593 | 90,417 | 88,849 |
| Furniture and other equipment | 74,954 | 72,726 | 71,741 |
| Projects in progress | 10,018 | 3,825 | 6,216 |
| Land and land improvements | 10,739 | 10,922 | 10,922 |
| Property and equipment, gross | 489,355 | 482,990 | 475,425 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (334,697) | (328,003) | (322,354) |
| Total property and equipment, net | $ 154,658 | $ 154,987 | $ 153,071 |
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- Definition Buildings and leasehold improvements
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of land and land improvements held for productive use.
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- Definition 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The gross amount of capitalized computer software costs as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets used in the production process to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. 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. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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