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	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		5 years
Reduction in Revenue [Member]
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount (in Dollars)	$ 5,040
Reduction in Net Earnings [Member]
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount (in Dollars)	$ 635
Reduction in Diluted Earnings Per Share [Member]
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]
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Customer Lists and Relationships [Member]
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Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life		20 years
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