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Note 9 - Prepayments and Other (Details) - Prepayments and Other (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Prepayments and Other [Abstract]0
Prepaid expenses	$ 80	$ 54	$ 77
Other receivables	544	464	1,012
Total	$ 624	$ 518	$ 1,089

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Carrying amounts due as of the balance sheet date from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.

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