Note 7 - Pledged Assets, Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Details) - Principal to be Paid on the Long-Term Debt (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 31, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Principal to be Paid on the Long-Term Debt [Abstract]    
2014 (remaining) $ 47  
2015 189  
2016 192  
2017 196  
2018 200  
Thereafter 1,842  
$ 2,666 $ 2,804