NOTE 3 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NET (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 3 - Accounts Receivable Net Details 1
Beginning balance	$ 89	$ 115
Bad debt expense (reversal)	(2)	(26)
Accounts written-off	0	0
Recoveries	0	0
Ending balance	$ 87	$ 89

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For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables due a company that are expected to be uncollectible.

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Amount of recoveries of receivables doubtful of collection that were previously charged off.

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Amount of direct write-downs of accounts receivable charged against the allowance.

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Amount of expense related to write-down of receivables to the amount expected to be collected. Includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and notes receivable.

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