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Note 16 - Share-Based and Other Compensation Programs RSUs - Cash Settled (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015 shares
Timed-Vested RSUs (Cash Settled) | 2009 and 2010 Award Years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number	262,694

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Number of equity instruments other than options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested instruments.

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