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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - Consolidated Joint Venture [Member] | Jul. 31, 2020
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Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 99.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 1.00%

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- Definition The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage. + References No definition available. + Details
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