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Note 12 - Restructuring and Other Charges - Summary of Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Total restructuring and other charges	$ 3,586	$ 0	$ 3,586	$ 0
Net Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets [Member]
Total restructuring and other charges	2,109	0	2,109	0
Facility Closing [Member]
Total restructuring and other charges	900		900
COVID-19-related Severance Pay and Bad Debt [Member]
Total restructuring and other charges	$ 577	$ 0	$ 577

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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