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Note 9 - Stock Split	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Notes to Financial Statements
Stock Split Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Stock Split On June 14, 2013, we effected a three-for-two stock split of our common stock, $.01 par value, in the form of a 50% stock dividend. Our consolidated financial statements, related notes, and other financial data contained in this report have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to the stock split for all periods presented.

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