This item represents the net total realized and unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling or holding marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, including the unrealized holding gain (loss) of held-to-maturity securities transferred to the trading security category and the cumulative unrealized gain (loss) which was included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity) for available-for-sale securities transferred to trading securities during the period. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities.

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This item represents the total realized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities.

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Marketable Securities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Realized gains	$ 86	$ 3,450	$ 641
Seed Capital Investments [Member]
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Realized gains	936	1,653	345
Debt Securities Carried By EGL [Member]
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)	(460)	481
Mutual Funds [Member]
Schedule Of Marketable Securities [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)	$ (412)