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Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Allocation of Share-based Compensation (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Allocation of Share-based Compensation [Abstract] |  |  |
Total cost of stock based compensation charged against income before income tax | $ 840 | $ 1,112 | $ 464
Amount of income tax benefit recognized in earnings | 263 | 388 | 166
Amount charged against net income | $ 577 | $ 724 | $ 298
Impact on net income per common share: |  |  |
Basic (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.17 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.09
Diluted (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.16 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.09

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