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Note 10 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Note 10 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative | $ (476) | $ (46) | $ (68)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |
Note 10 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative | (167) | (46) | (68)
Fixed Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |
Note 10 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative | (309) |  |
Nickel Swaps [Member] |  |  |
Note 10 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative | (1,037) | (113) | (208)
Embedded Customer Derivatives [Member] |  |  |
Note 10 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Impact to Consolidated Statements of Operations of Derivatives [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative | $ 1,037 | $ 113 | $ 208

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