Note 18 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Accrual Activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 18 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Accrual Activity [Line Items]
Balance as of	$ 24,638us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	$ 933,732us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Cash Proceeds, Disbursements	(14,665)	(770,840)
Write Offs and Abandonments		(139,240)
Foreign Exchange Impact	(1,589)	986
Balance as of	8,384us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	24,638us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Employee termination costs [Member]
Note 18 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Accrual Activity [Line Items]
Balance as of	21,709	801,453
Cash Proceeds, Disbursements	(13,240)	(724,064)
Write Offs and Abandonments		(56,549)
Foreign Exchange Impact	(1,407)	869
Balance as of	7,062	21,709
Activity Termination And Facility Closure Costs [Member]
Note 18 - Restructuring (Details) - Restructuring Accrual Activity [Line Items]
Balance as of	2,929	132,279
Cash Proceeds, Disbursements	(1,425)	(46,776)
Write Offs and Abandonments		(82,691)
Foreign Exchange Impact	(182)	117
Balance as of	$ 1,322	$ 2,929

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