Note 4 - Accounts Receivable Allowances (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Change In Gross Sales Percentage	185.10%	112.90%

Represents the change in gross sales as a percentage.

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