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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items] |
Number of Reportable Segments | 1
Property, Plant and Equipment, Depreciation Methods | straight-line
Minimum Percentage of Receivable Balances for creating Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 85.00%
Minimum [Member] |
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items] |
Period for Creating Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 120 days
Maximum [Member] |
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items] |
Period for Creating Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 120 days

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