v2.4.0.8

Stock Option Plans and Share-Based Compensation ESPP- Employee stock purchase plan (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | 3,353,607.8 | 3,353,607.8
Employee Stock [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
ESPP max percent of earnings contributable |  | 15.00%
ESPP max annual contribution |  | $ 25,000
ESPP purchase price as percent of begin and-or ending fair value |  | 85.00%
Shares, Issued | 4,233,557 | 4,233,557
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance | 1,097,998 | 1,097,998
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period | 193,719 | 450,713

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