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Note 26 - Common Stock - Custody Of Share (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
State Street Bank and Trust Co [Member] |
Disclosure Of Custodied Shares Line Items |
Percentage Of Shares Custodied | 10.69%
Chase Nominees Ltd [Member] |
Disclosure Of Custodied Shares Line Items |
Percentage Of Shares Custodied | 6.33%
The Bank of New York Mellon SANV [Member] |
Disclosure Of Custodied Shares Line Items |
Percentage Of Shares Custodied | 2.31%

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