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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation - Variable Interest Entity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017 | May 30, 2017 | Jan. 17, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Assets: |  |  |  |
Auction proceeds receivable | $ 90,824 | $ 90,800 |  |
Total assets | 2,969,822 |  |  | 2,783,331
Current liabilities: |  |  |  |
Total liabilities | 2,397,767 |  |  | $ 2,290,470
GME [Member] |  |  |  |
Assets: |  |  |  |
Auction proceeds receivable | 90,824 |  |  |
Total assets | 90,824 |  |  |
Current liabilities: |  |  |  |
Note payable | 90,824 |  | $ 106,000 |
Total liabilities | $ 90,824 |  |  |

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