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Note 9 - Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2014
Note 9 - Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business | $ 5,919 | $ 5,744
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Import Store [Member] |  |
Note 9 - Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business | $ 5,900 |

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