Note 12 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax	$ (739)	$ (751)
Unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities, tax	0	0
Change in unfunded SERP liability, tax	$ (184)	$ (680)

Represents the tax portion in relation to net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other post-retirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.

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