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Note 9 - Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Note 9 - Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business	$ 3,349us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Import Store [Member]
Note 9 - Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) [Line Items]
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Gain (loss) from sale or disposal of an organization or integrated set of activities (for example, but not limited to, a partnership or corporation) engaged in providing a product or service in a commercial, industrial, or professional environment.

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