Note 2 - Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Current assets	$ 52,896	$ 65,251
Non-current assets	52,264	47,086
Current liabilities	37,162	45,604
Non-current liabilities	$ 22,326	$ 23,169

The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's current liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position.

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