Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Assumptions Used Money Market Net Asset Value	$ 1.00

Represents the daily investment and redemption rate used to estimate the fair value of the company's financial instruments, assets, and liabilities.

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