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Debt (Details 5) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Interest Expense | |||
| Gross interest expense | $ 500,685 | $ 435,289 | $ 382,362 |
| Amortization of discount, net | 228 | 47,136 | 67,542 |
| Amortization of deferred loan costs | 20,476 | 32,402 | 17,069 |
| Interest expense, Gross | 521,389 | 514,827 | 466,973 |
| Capitalized amounts | (52,651) | (53,661) | (94,205) |
| Net interest expense | $ 468,738 | $ 461,166 | $ 372,768 |
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- Definition
The component of interest expense representing the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate caption: Noncash Interest Expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The component of interest expense comprised of the periodic charge against earnings over the life of the financing arrangement to which such costs relate. Alternate captions include Noncash Interest Expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of interest that was capitalized during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total interest costs incurred during the period and either capitalized or charged against earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the portion of interest incurred in the period on debt arrangements that was charged against earnings, excluding amortization of debt discount (premium) and financing costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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