Note 14 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - Interim Chief Executive Officer [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member]	Oct. 05, 2017 USD ($)
Employment Agreement, Base Compensation	$ 200,000
Employment Agreement, Base Compensation, Common Stock Value	$ 100,000

The amount of base compensation that will be paid in the issuance of common stock.

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