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Note 9 - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - Fair Value Measurements, Recorded (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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