Note 13 - Long-term Debt (Details) - Long-term Debt (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
May. 31, 2015
May. 31, 2014
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]    
Note 13 - Long-term Debt (Details) - Long-term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]    
Debt discounts $ 3,291 $ 3,862
Term Loan Facility [Member]    
Note 13 - Long-term Debt (Details) - Long-term Debt (Parentheticals) [Line Items]    
Debt discounts $ 7,381 $ 9,435