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Note 12 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - Subsequent Event [Member] | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 23, 2017 USD ($) shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised | shares | 983,334
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises | $ | $ 49,167

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