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Net Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Extinguishment of Debt Disclosures [Abstract] |
Net Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt [Text Block] | 8. NET LOSS ON EARLY EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT In the first quarter of 2010, we acquired through the open market, $27,500,000 of our Kings Plaza debt for $28,738,000 in cash, which resulted in a net loss of $1,238,000.

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