- Definition

The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Reclassification Out of AOCI) [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 2,271	$ 2,940	$ 5,085	$ 6,404
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] \| Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Reclassification Out of AOCI) [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses			$ (55)