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Note 15 - Employment Agreements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
15.  Employment Agreements

The Company has in place with certain  managers and executives employment agreements calling for base compensation payments totaling $4,154,000, $3,600,000, $3,600,000, $3,432,000 and $2,063,000 for the years ending December 31, 2012 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. These agreements expire on various dates within the listed periods and also provide for performance based bonus and equity awards, provided the Company’s performance meets defined performance objectives. These employment contracts vary in length and provide for continuity of employment pending termination “for cause” for the covered individuals.