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Note 4 - Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

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Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

		As of March 31, 2014
(in thousands)		Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Intangible Assets, Net
Customer relationships - subject to amortization		$	13,332			$	(2,444	)		$	10,888
Trade name - not subject to amortization			23,425				-				23,425
		$	36,757			$	(2,444	)		$	34,313

		As of December 31, 2013
(in thousands)		Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Intangible Assets, Net
Customer relationships - subject to amortization		$	13,332			$	(2,222	)		$	11,110
Trade name - not subject to amortization			23,425				-				23,425
		$	36,757			$	(2,222	)		$	34,535

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