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Note 5 - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - Summary of the effects of commodity derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss): (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Summary of the effects of commodity derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss): [Abstract]
Increase in fair value of derivatives included in other comprehensive income (loss) - effective portion	$ 1	$ 272
Realized gain (loss) included in cost of revenues - effective portion	$ 47	$ (57)

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The effective portion of gains on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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The effective portion of loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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