NOTE 12 - INCOME TAXES (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 12 - Income Taxes Details Narrative
Change in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$ (239)	$ 1,350
U.S. net operating loss carryforwards	$ 18,647us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards
Expiration years	From 2020 to 2034

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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A description of the limitations on the use of all operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset.

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