Note 12 - Segment Information (Detail) - Deferred tax assets by geographic location (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Deferred tax assets	$ 3,657	$ 821
North America [Member]
Deferred tax assets	3,106	374
Europe [Member]
Deferred tax assets	$ 551	$ 447