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Note 24 - Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Nov. 30, 2015
Note 24 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds From Contribution Of Land To Joint Venture		$ 25.7
GSO Capital Partners, LP [Member]
Note 24 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Land Banking Transaction, Amount	$ 175.0

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The cash inflow from the contribution of land to the joint venture.

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