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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - Reclassification of Deferred Financing Costs [Member] - December 31, 2015 [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Long-term Debt [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 9.8
Current Assets [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	1.6
Other Assets [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 8.2

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