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Note G - Consolidation of Variable Interest Entity (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries |  | $ 8,020 |
Milestone Education LLC [Member] |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage |  | 50.00% |
Percentage of Revenue from Services Performed to Variable Interest Entity |  | 84.00% | 84.00%
Additional Interest In Subsidiaries Acquired During Period, Percentage. | 50.00% |  |
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries | $ 8,020 |  |

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