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Note 11 - Income Taxes (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Note 11 - Income Taxes Details Narrative |  |
Increase in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | $ 6,642 | $ 659
Increase in valuation allowance due to settlement of uncertain tax position | 7,296 |
Decrease in valuation allowance excluding effect of settlement of uncertain tax position | (654) |
Net operating loss carryforward | 86,800 | 65,900
Net operating loss carryforward - domestic | 74,400 | 53,500
Net operating loss carryforward - foreign | 12,400 | 12,400
Tax credit carryforwards | 1,600 | 1,400
Net operating loss carryforward for which a benefit will be recorded in capital when realized | 3,000 | 2,900
Impairment of trademark | 150 | $ 0
Tax benefit associated with impairment of trademark | (51) |
Increase in net operating loss carryforward due to settlement of uncertain tax position | $ 21,400 |

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