Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill	$ 50,318	$ 50,318
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	7,668	10,294
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	7,977	7,977
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	15,645	18,271
Amortization Of Intangible Assets	(2,443)
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Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Asset	$ (183)