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Stock based compensation (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | May 31, 2012 Deferred Stock Units [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Shares available for future grant under the plan | 892,920 |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Non Option Equity Instruments Granted Per Director (in shares) |  |  |  | 129 |
Expense recognized in connection with the issuance of Deferred Stock Units | $ 300,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 0 | $ 300,000 |
Expense per grant recognized in connection with the issuance of Deferred Stock Units |  |  |  | $ 37,500 |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Outstanding Number |  |  |  |  | 2,080

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