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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net Income $ 95,373 $ 88,418
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 29,738 28,845
Provision for deferred income taxes 397 4,752
Provision for bad debts 6,656 8,411
Stock based compensation expense 7,809 7,125
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments (3,535) (3,031)
Other, net (323) (287)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (8,596) (14,121)
Net cash provided by operating activities 127,519 120,112
INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Cash used for acquisitions of companies, net of cash acquired (12,143) (10,485)
Purchases of equipment and property (13,294) (11,754)
Other 428 511
Net cash used in investing activities (25,009) (21,728)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Cash paid for common stock purchased (13,705) (19,938)
Dividends paid (39,432) (35,108)
Proceeds received upon exercise of stock options 6   
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments 3,535 3,031
Net cash used in financing activities (49,596) (52,015)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1,262) 1,069
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 51,652 47,438
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 65,082 46,275
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 116,734 $ 93,713