Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]: Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net, Table Text Block (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Tables/Schedules

Schedule of Intangible Assets, Net, Table Text Block

		2017		2016		2015
Balance at beginning of year	$	10,122	$	14,598	$	10,620
Intangible assets acquired (see Note 7)		5,880		1,000		5,500
Sale of subsidiaries/businesses (see Note 7)		-		(4,233)		(122)
Amortization expense		(1,333)		(1,243)		(1,400)
Balance at end of year	$	14,669	$	10,122	$	14,598