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Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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| Capitalized software | $ 225,455us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareGross | $ 223,436us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareGross | $ 219,537us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareGross |
| Computer and broadcast equipment | 90,821us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross | 89,739us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross | 85,602us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross |
| Buildings and leasehold improvements | 105,940hsni_BuildingsAndLeaseholdImprovements | 105,086hsni_BuildingsAndLeaseholdImprovements | 103,561hsni_BuildingsAndLeaseholdImprovements |
| Furniture and other equipment | 91,106us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross | 88,174us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross | 87,651us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross |
| Projects in progress | 34,549us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross | 30,794us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross | 8,472us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross |
| Land and land improvements | 10,542us-gaap_LandAndLandImprovements | 10,541us-gaap_LandAndLandImprovements | 10,460us-gaap_LandAndLandImprovements |
| Property and equipment, gross | 558,413us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross | 547,770us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross | 515,283us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (364,390)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment | (353,881)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment | (339,485)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Total property and equipment, net | $ 194,023us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | $ 193,889us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | $ 175,798us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
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Buildings and leasehold improvements No definition available.
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated amortization of capitalized costs for computer software, including but not limited to, acquired and internally developed computer software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, desks, chairs, tables, and bookcases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated deprecation and depletion of real estate held for productive use and additions or improvements to real estate held for productive use, examples include, but are not limited to, walkways, driveways, fences, and parking lots. Excludes land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of 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, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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