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Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 36.10% | 40.80%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease) (in Dollars) |  | $ (0.5)
United States [Member] |  |
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 41.70% | 41.30%
Canada [Member] |  |
Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 28.40% | 26.50%

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