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Note 7 - Equity Plans - Stock-based Compensation Expense Recognized on Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Expense Before Tax [Member]
RSU expense (income) before taxes	$ 162	$ 326	$ (170)	$ 867
Expense After Tax [Member]
RSU expense (income) before taxes	$ 220	$ 188	$ (39)	$ 530

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Represents the (income)/expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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