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Note 2 - Investments - Current Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Amortized cost | $ 32,987 | $ 29,166
Unrealized loss | (14) | (49)
Fair market value | 32,973 | 29,117
Corporate Bond Securities [Member] |  |
Amortized cost | 32,987 | 22,100
Unrealized loss | (14) | (46)
Fair market value | 32,973 | 22,054
Municipal Bonds [Member] |  |
Amortized cost |  | 3,727
Unrealized loss |  | (1)
Fair market value |  | 3,726
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] |  |
Amortized cost |  | 3,339
Unrealized loss |  | (2)
Fair market value |  | $ 3,337

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