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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	13,491	11,266	13,201

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