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Warrants And Other Derivatives (Schedule Of Fair Value Assumptions Used To Calculate The Value Of The Convertible Note Derivative Feature) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Apr. 04, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Warrants and Rights Note Disclosure [Abstract]
Expected annual dividend yield
Expected Volatility		75.00%	71.00%
Risk Free Rate		0.44%	0.33%
Bond Yield		15.00%	16.00%
Recovery Rate		30.00%	30.00%
Redeemable		yes	yes
Total Time (years)	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 3 months 11 days
Dilution Effect		yes	yes
Indicated Percent of Par		117.00%	121.00%
Fair Value		$ 3,700,000	$ 4,500,000

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