Note 2 - Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Balance Sheet (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Current assets	$ 52,563	$ 55,960
Non-current assets	46,203	47,606
Current liabilities	23,964	27,335
Non-current liabilities	$ 34,761	$ 36,761

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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Period Type:	instant