Note D - Notes Receivable (Detail) (Note Receivable From Bakers [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Aug. 26, 2010
Note Receivable From Bakers [Member]
Payment To Acquire Subordinated Debenture			$ 5,000
Subordinated Debenture Face Amount			5,000
Unregistered Shares Of Common Stock Acquired (in Shares)			1,844,860
Unregistered Shares Of Common Stock Acquired Value			996
Purchase Price Allocated To Note Receivable			4,004
Note Receivable, Interest Rate			11.00%
Repayments Of Subordinated Debenture			1,250
Receivables with Imputed Interest, Amortization Amount	88	20
Note Receivable Net	4,092	4,024
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net		$ 4,024

Stated interest rate per note receivable contract.

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- Definition

An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or non-interest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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- Definition

The cash outflow required to acquire a subordinated debenture receivable prior to consideration of the discount or premium.

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- Definition

Amount of purchase price allocated by the company at time of acquisition based on fair value.

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The cash inflow from the repayment of subordinated debenture payable to company.

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The principal amount of the subordinated debenture receivable prior to consideration of the discount or premium.

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Shares of unregistered common stock acquired.

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Value of shares acquired as a result of entering into a debenture and stock purchase agreement with a third party.

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For an unclassified balance sheet, an amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the note. The note also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 3

-Article 5

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.3)

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The amount of amortization of the discount or premium on the note or receivable which was the result of the determination of present value in cash or noncash transactions, recognized in the statement of operations for the period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher AICPA

-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)

-Number 21

-Paragraph 16

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 835

-SubTopic 30

-Section 45

-Paragraph 3

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