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Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative | $ (156) | $ 7 | $ (311) | $ 23
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative | (21) | 7 | (134) | 23
Fixed Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative | (135) | 0 | (177) | 0
Nickel Swaps [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative | 35 | 245 | (981) | 16
Embedded Customer Derivatives [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 6 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative | $ (35) | $ (245) | $ 981 | $ (16)

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