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Note 10 - Acquisitions (Details) - Business Acquisition, Unaudited Pro Forma Summary (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition, Unaudited Pro Forma Summary [Abstract] |  |
Revenue | $ 1,091,052 | $ 973,533
Income from continuing operations, net of tax | $ 24,857 | $ 22,751
Basic income per share from continuing operations, net of tax | $ 0.96 | $ 0.89
Diluted income per share from continuing operations, net of tax | $ 0.94 | $ 0.87

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