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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due |
Year | Minimum Rent
2012 | $ | 443,103 |
2013 | 424,764 |
2014 | 384,539 |
2015 | 344,641 |
2016 | 295,045 |
Thereafter | 1,090,697 |
2012 | $ | 1,818 |
2013 | 1,818 |
2014 | 1,818 |
2015 | 1,909 |
2016 | 1,909 |
Thereafter | 289,440 |

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