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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2011
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Additional description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |
Stockholders equity note reverse stock split conversion ratio |  |  | 0.5
Common stock, par value | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1

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