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This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. 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 gross profit realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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Note 7 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Note 7 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment [Line Items]
Gross realized gains			$ 862	$ 572
Gross realized losses				(79)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses			(43)
Net gains (losses)	303	(37)	819	493
Equity Securities [Member]
Note 7 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment [Line Items]
Gross realized gains			672	427
Other-than-temporary impairment losses			(43)
Net gains (losses)			629	427
Debt Securities [Member]
Note 7 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment [Line Items]
Gross realized gains			190	145
Gross realized losses				(79)
Net gains (losses)			$ 190	$ 66