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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 24, 2012 USD ($) | Oct. 29, 2012 Subsequent event USD ($) | Oct. 29, 2012 Subsequent event CAD | Sep. 30, 2012 Subsequent event Scenario, Forecast USD ($)
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Share Price | $ 5.22 | $ 2.25 | 2.24 |
Percentage of Discount to Closing Share Price |  |  |  | 50.00%
Number of Rights in Each Common Stock Share |  | 1 | 1 |
Number of Rights Required to Purchase Additional Share |  | 10 | 10 |
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity |  |  |  | $ 60

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