Note 8 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Interest Expense [Member]
Estimated Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Within Next Twelve Months	$ 5

The amount of reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income estimated to occur within the next twelve months.

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