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Note 18 - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - Summary of Derivative Losses Recognized in Statement of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Derivative Losses Recognized in Statement of Operations [Abstract]0 |  |  |  |  |
Location of (Loss) or Gain recognized in Income on Derivative |  |  | Loss/(Gain) on derivative financial instruments |  |
Amount of Loss/(Gain) Recognized in Statement of Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) | $ (281) | $ (660) | $ (2,313) | $ (2,656) | $ (2,835)

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