Note 9 - Stock Incentive Plans (Details) - The Non-Cash Compensation Expense (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
The Non-Cash Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Stock Option Plans	$ 154,852	$ 340,671
Restricted Stock Grants	124,891	1,614,720
Total Non-cash compensation expense	$ 279,743	$ 1,955,391

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The noncash expense that represents the cost of restricted stock or unit distributed to employees as compensation.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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The noncash expense that accounts for the value of stock or unit options distributed to employees as compensation.

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