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Note 11 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) - Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($)
Unrealized Gain on Foreign Currency Derivatives, before Tax | $ 0 |  |  |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Maturity Period For Forward Contracts | 1 year |  |  |  |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 1,700,000 | $ 2,100,000 |  | $ 2.3 | $ 2.7
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  | 200,000 |  |  | $ 0.2
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net, Total | $ 200,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 |  |

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- Definition Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Article 12 -Section 13 -Sentence Column B + Details
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