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Note 17 - Other Non Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended |  |  |
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Oct. 15, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Note 17 - Other Non Current Liabilities (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lease Termination Expenses | $ 5,750 |  |  |
Outstanding Lease Termination Fee |  |  |  | 5,306
Outstanding Lease Termination Fee NonCurrent |  | 3,705 | 3,906 |
Tranche A [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 17 - Other Non Current Liabilities (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Outstanding Lease Termination Fee |  |  | 4,500 |
Tranche B [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 17 - Other Non Current Liabilities (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Outstanding Lease Termination Fee |  |  | $ 806 |
Tranche A [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 17 - Other Non Current Liabilities (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage |  |  | 3.00% |

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