Note 2 - Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Income Statement (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 62,650	$ 74,313
Gross profit	10,179	11,361
Net income	$ 2,040	$ 1,391

Amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's gross profit included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position.

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