Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Pro-Forma Information) (Details)

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Pro-Forma Information) (Details) (ACS, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
ACS
   
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Pro forma consolidated revenue $ 897,270us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaRevenue
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$ 848,676us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaRevenue
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