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Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets, Net (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items] |  |
Customer Relationships, Accumulated Amortization | $ (2,222) | $ (1,333)
Gross Carrying Amount | 36,757 | 36,757
Accumulated Amortization | (2,222) | (1,333)
Intangible Assets, Net | 34,535 | 35,424
Trade Names [Member] |  |
Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items] |  |
Trade Name, Gross Carrying Amount | 23,425 | 23,425
Trade Name, Intangible Assets, Net | 23,425 | 23,425
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |
Note 6 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items] |  |
Customer Relationships, Gross Carrying Amount | 13,332 | 13,332
Customer Relationships, Accumulated Amortization | (2,222) | (1,333)
Customer Relationships, Intangible Assets, Net | 11,110 | 11,999
Accumulated Amortization | $ (2,222) | $ (1,333)

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