Note 4 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 4 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment [Line Items]
Gross realized gains	$ 868	$ 843
Gross realized losses	(1)	(161)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses	(43)	(105)
Net gains (losses)	824	577
Equity Securities [Member]
Note 4 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment [Line Items]
Gross realized gains	672	556
Other-than-temporary impairment losses	(43)	(105)
Net gains (losses)	629	451
Debt Securities [Member]
Note 4 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Realized Losses on Equity and Debt Securities and Other Than Temporary Impairment [Line Items]
Gross realized gains	196	287
Gross realized losses	(1)	(161)
Net gains (losses)	$ 195	$ 126

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This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities.

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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