Note 17 - Commitments, Guarantees and Other Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum Potential Commitment Under Letters Of Credit	$ 2,600,000	$ 3,600,000
Reserve For Unfunded Commitments	$ 223,000	$ 367,000

Maximum potential commitment under letters of credit.

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