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Note 17 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Pension liability adjustment, tax effect	$ 886	$ 866
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, tax effect	$ (1)	$ 6

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- Definition

Tax expense (benefit) included in accumulated other comprehensive income for cash flow hedges.

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- Definition

Tax expense (benefit) included in accumulated other comprehensive income for defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans.

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