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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
	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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Description of where the net gain (loss) on interest rate derivatives are reported in the statement of income or other statement of financial performance.

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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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