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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Related Party Transaction) (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 16 Months Ended
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Nov. 15, 2013 | Nov. 15, 2012 | Nov. 27, 2013 Director [Member] Restricted Stock [Member] | Mar. 15, 2015 Scenario, Forecast [Member] Director [Member] Restricted Stock [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Granted, value |  |  | $ 200,000 |
Shares granted |  |  | 6,213 |
Awards vested in period, percentage | 50.00% | 50.00% |  |
Estimated future fees to be paid, maximum |  |  |  | $ 240,000

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