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Note 9 - Stock Split (Details Textual)	Jun. 14, 2013 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015 $ / shares	Apr. 30, 2015 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares
Stock Split To [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	3
Stock Split from [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	2
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Stockholders Equity Note Stock Split Stock Dividend Percentage	50.00%

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-Section S99
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