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Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Leases Maximum Expiration Period	10 years
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 2,601,000	$ 2,458,000
Purchase Obligation	$ 6,062,000

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- Definition

Operating leases maximum expiration period.

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No definition available.

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- Details

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- Definition

Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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No definition available.

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Balance Type:	debit
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- Definition

Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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No definition available.

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