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Note 9 - Acquisitions and Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures with Noncontrolling Owners' Interests (Details) - Changes in the Obligation for Noncontrolling Owners’ Interests in Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Note 9 - Acquisitions and Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures with Noncontrolling Owners' Interests (Details) - Changes in the Obligation for Noncontrolling Owners’ Interests in Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period |  | $ 4,097 | $ 20,046
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in liabilities |  |  | 1,687
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest included in equity |  | 3,238 | 1,563
Change in fair value of RLW put/call |  |  | (59)
Change in fair value of RHB obligation |  |  | 1,875
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners | 0 | (1,190) | (3,244)
RLW Put/Call Payout |  |  | (509)
Balance, end of period | 6,145 | 6,145 | 21,868
Distributions to Noncolntrolling Interest Owners, Not Including Put/Call Payout [Member] |  |  |
Note 9 - Acquisitions and Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures with Noncontrolling Owners' Interests (Details) - Changes in the Obligation for Noncontrolling Owners’ Interests in Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures [Line Items] |  |  |
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners |  | $ (1,190) | $ (2,735)

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