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Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements, Recorded (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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Liabilities
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Liabilities
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets
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Embedded customer derivative
Liabilities
Embedded customer derivative
Total liabilities recorded at fair value
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets
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Liabilities
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
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Total liabilities recorded at fair value
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Embedded customer derivative	876
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