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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due |
2012 (nine months remaining) | $ | 455 |
2013 | 1,818 |
2014 | 1,818 |
2015 | 1,909 |
2016 | 1,909 |
Thereafter | 289,211 |

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