Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) [Abstract]    
Net income $ 45,585 $ 36,159
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Foreign currency translation adjustments (4,421) 745
Income tax benefit (expense) 7 (4)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (4,414) 741
Unrealized gains on investments:    
Unrealized gains arising during period 67 152
Less: reclassification adjustments for (losses) included in net income 0 (1)
Changes in unrealized gains on investments 67 153
Income tax benefit (expense) 44 (51)
Unrealized gains on investments, net of tax 111 102
Changes in employee benefit related items:    
Amortization of prior service cost 0 (458)
Recognized actuarial gain 133 159
Changes in employee benefit related items 133 (299)
Income tax expense (23) (7)
Employee benefit related items, net of tax 110 (306)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (4,193) 537
Comprehensive income $ 41,392 $ 36,696