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Note 12 - Derivatives and Fair Value Disclosures (Details) - Valuation of Assets Measured at Fair Value On a Non-recurring Basis - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Note 12 - Derivatives and Fair Value Disclosures (Details) - Valuation of Assets Measured at Fair Value On a Non-recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of assets measured on a non-recurring basis | $ 7,589,921 | $ 1,977,051
Impairment loss on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis | (8,238,987) | (6,168,747)
Long-lived Assets Held and Used [Member] |  |
Note 12 - Derivatives and Fair Value Disclosures (Details) - Valuation of Assets Measured at Fair Value On a Non-recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of assets measured on a non-recurring basis | 7,589,921 | 1,977,051
Impairment loss on assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis | (8,238,987) | (6,168,747)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |
Note 12 - Derivatives and Fair Value Disclosures (Details) - Valuation of Assets Measured at Fair Value On a Non-recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of assets measured on a non-recurring basis | 7,589,921 | 1,977,051
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Long-lived Assets Held and Used [Member] |  |
Note 12 - Derivatives and Fair Value Disclosures (Details) - Valuation of Assets Measured at Fair Value On a Non-recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of assets measured on a non-recurring basis | $ 7,589,921 | $ 1,977,051

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