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Note 12 - Income Taxes and Deferred Tax Asset/Liability - Federal and State Income Tax Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 169,045
Expires in 2020 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 15
Expire in 2021 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 5
Expires in 2028 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 8,745
Expires in 2029 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 3,480
Expires in 2033 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 72,046
Expires in 2034 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 41,433
ExpiresIn2035Member |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 30,635
Expires in 2036 [Member] |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 12,686

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