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Note 2 - Chapter 11 Proceeding and Emergence - Reorganization Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Total reorganization items
Predecessor [Member]
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise		666,399
Net loss on fresh start fair value adjustments		(358,557)
Professional fees		(13,435)	(41,240)
Contract termination settlements			(20,383)
Revision of estimated claims			(782)
Related party settlement			5,226
Vendor claims adjustment		(438)	1,849
Total reorganization items	$ 293,969	$ 293,969	$ (55,330)