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Note 11 - INCOME TAXES (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Note 11 - Income Taxes Details 6 |  |
2011 |  |
2012 |  | 656
2013 | 477 | 461
2014 | 864 | 853
2015 | 361 | 356
2016 | 856 | 839
2017 | 1,661 |
No expiration |  | 1,801
Operating Loss carryforward | $ 4,219 | $ 4,966

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