Note 6 - Stockholders Equity and Equity Compensation (Detail) - Summary of Deferred Stock Unit Activity (Deferred Stock Units [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Stock Awards - Outstanding	173,916
Weighted Average Award Date Fair Value - Outstanding (in Dollars per share)	$ 20.12
Shares distributed	(8,937)
Shares distributed (in Dollars per share)	$ 18.52
Stock Awards - Outstanding	164,979
Weighted Average Award Date Fair Value - Outstanding (in Dollars per share)	$ 20.21

The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units.

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The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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