Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock Options Exercised (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Proceeds from stock options exercised		$ 5		$ 132
Fair value of shares received upon exercise of stock options		262	37	612
Tax benefit (expense) related to stock options exercised		(10)	39	(12)
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised		$ 44	$ 96	$ 156

Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit (expense) realized from the exercise of stock options and the conversion of similar instruments during the annual period.

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Value of stock issued as a result of the exercise of stock options, before deduction of related income tax (expense) benefit.

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Amount of cash inflow from exercise of stock options granted under share-based compensation arrangement.

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Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares.

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