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Tax year that remains open to examination under enacted tax laws, in CCYY format.

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Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Nov. 25, 2013	Nov. 24, 2013
Earliest Tax Year [Member] \| Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Open Tax Year	2011
Earliest Tax Year [Member] \| State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Open Tax Year	2008
Metropolitan [Member]
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent	34,000,000	$ 30,699,000	$ 34,000,000
Metropolitan [Member]
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	72,800,000		$ 72,800,000