Note 11 - Share-based Compensation - Summary of Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Equity awards	$ (8,525)	$ 19,032
Liability awards		(2,400)
Total share-based compensation	(8,525)	16,632
Capitalized share-based compensation	(1,121)	208
Total share-based compensation expense	$ (9,646)	$ 16,840

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