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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Parentheticals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Interest rate swap, net of tax | $ 451,000 | $ 451,000
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax | $ 115,000 |

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