Note 8 - Annual Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Annual Maturities Of Long Term Debt [Abstract]
2018	$ 4
2019	395
2020	1
2022	1
2023 and thereafter	2
Total	403
2018	4
2019	397
2020	1
2022	1
2023 and thereafter	2
Total	$ 405

Annual Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]

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