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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Deferred income taxes	$ (774)	$ (364)	$ (1,412)	$ (333)
Deferred income taxes	6	67	16	269
Deferred income taxes	$ 266	$ (230)	$ 168	$ 618

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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to the change in the fair value of marketable securities included in income (loss) from continuing operations.

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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to realized gains on marketable securities included in income (loss) from continuing operations.

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Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to unrealized losses on marketable securities included in income (loss) from continuing operations.

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