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Long Term Retention Plan (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Long Term Retention Plan [Abstract]

Long term retention plan additional compensation payable in cash and shares

• Year 1 (2008): 17%

• Year 2 (2009): 22%

• Year 3 (2010): 27%

• Year 4 (2011): 34%

Long Term Retention Plan accrued compensation expense

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2012				2011
LTRP    2009		$	677,819			$	519,086
LTRP    2010			584,157				507,977
LTRP    2011			567,062				—

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