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Note 3 - Investments (Details Textual) - Contingent Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Series A-1 and A-2, Preferred Stock [Member] |  |
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount | $ 4,100,000 | $ 3,400,000
Series E Preferred Stock [Member] |  |
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount | $ 995,000 | $ 995,000

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