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Note 2 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Outstanding Foreign Currency Contracts In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014 United Kingdom, Pounds GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2013 United Kingdom, Pounds GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2013 United States of America, Dollars USD ($)
Note 2 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Outstanding Foreign Currency Contracts [Line Items]
United States Dollar (USD) to Euro (in Dollars)	£ 3,000	£ 4,000	$ 650
British Pound Sterling (GBP) to Euro	£ 3,000	£ 4,000	$ 650

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- Definition

Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Article 12

-Section 13

-Sentence Column B

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