Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Non-cancelable Operating Lease Commitments (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014
Non-cancelable Operating Lease Commitments [Abstract]
2015	$ 1,785
2015	404
2015	1,381
2016	1,657
2016	270
2016	1,387
2017	1,682
2017	254
2017	1,428
2018	1,711
2018	262
2018	1,449
2019	1,692
2019	266
2019	1,426
Thereafter	7,760
Thereafter	1,617
Thereafter	6,143
	16,287
	3,073
	$ 13,214

Total net lease minimum payment.

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