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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of The Major Classes Of Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012
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Derivative Liability [Member] |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
April 1, 2012 | $ 1,024
Valuation of original derivative liability | 3,779
Valuation of derivative liability attributable to modification | 542
Mark to market adjustment | (3,297)
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 1,024
Warrants [Member] |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
April 1, 2012 | 4,581
Warrant issuance with Senior Convertible Note | 7,018
Warrant issuance with Senior Secured Term Loan | 380
Mark to market adjustment | (2,817)
Balance at December 31, 2012 | $ 4,581

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