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Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

13. Commitments and contingencies:


(a)           The Company has several non-cancelable lease and purchase obligations primarily for general office facilities and equipment that expire over the next ten years. Future minimum payments under these agreements are as follows:


2014

  $ 1,897,000  

2015

    1,518,000  

2016

    991,000  

2017

    919,000  

2018

    494,000  

Thereafter

    987,000  

Rental expense under operating lease agreements was $0.8 million, $0.9 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


(b)           In the normal course of its operations, the Company becomes involved in various legal claims and lawsuits. The Company intends to vigorously defend these claims. While the final outcome with respect to any actions outstanding or pending as of December 31, 2013 cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that their resolution will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.