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Note 18 - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - Valuation of Financial Instruments (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Note 18 - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - Valuation of Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value | $ 1,697 | $ 1,416 | $ 5,811
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |  |
Note 18 - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - Valuation of Financial Instruments [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value | $ 1,697 | $ 1,416 | $ 5,811

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- Definition Fair value as of the balance sheet date of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument and classified as a liability. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4B -Subparagraph (c)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624163-113959 + Details
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