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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $) | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Net of accumulated impairment losses | $ 796,725 |
Lease Agreements [Member] |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Definite life intangibles | $ 9,100,000 | $ 9,900,000

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