Note 2 - Accounting Policies (Details) - Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Income Statement (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Financial Data for Variable Interest Entities - Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 35,482	$ 38,429
Gross profit	4,475	6,645
Net income	$ (341)	$ 467

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

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