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Long Term Retention Plan (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012
Long term retention plan additional compensation payable in cash and shares |
Year 1 (2008): | 17.00%
Year 2 (2009): | 22.00%
Year 3 (2010): | 27.00%
Year 4 (2011): | 34.00%

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