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Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Unrealized Gains and Losses on Marketable Securities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Available-for-sale securities: |  |
Gross unrealized gains | $ 10,624 | $ 9,946
Gross unrealized losses | 14 | 17
Net unrealized gains | $ 10,610 | $ 9,929

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