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Note 5 - Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Allocation of Share-Based Compensation (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Allocation of Share-Based Compensation [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Total cost of stock-based compensation charged against income before income taxes | $ 237 | $ 208 | $ 516 | $ 357
Amount of income tax benefit recognized in earnings | 84 | 71 | 182 | 130
Amount charged against net income | $ 153 | $ 137 | $ 334 | $ 227
Impact on net income per common share: |  |  |  |
Basic (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.07
Diluted (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.04 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.06

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