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Note 4 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets, Net (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Note 4 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items] |  |
Customer Relationships, Accumulated Amortization | $ (2,444) | $ (2,222)
Gross Carrying Amount | 36,757 | 36,757
Accumulated Amortization | (2,444) | (2,222)
Intangible Assets, Net | 34,313 | 34,535
Trade Names [Member] |  |
Note 4 - 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 4 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Intangible Assets, Net [Line Items] |  |
Customer Relationships, Gross Carrying Amount | 13,332 | 13,332
Customer Relationships, Accumulated Amortization | (2,444) | (2,222)
Customer Relationships, Intangible Assets, Net | 10,888 | 11,110
Accumulated Amortization | $ (2,444) | $ (2,222)

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