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Future rent obligations for the vacated space under the Company's Prime Lease over the remaining lease term.

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The adjustment to reduce the value of existing agreements that specify the lessee's rights to use the leased property. This expense is charged when the estimates of future profits generated by the leased property are reduced.

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The total amount of lease revenue recognized for the period for which the lessee was obligated under leasing arrangements regardless of any other events or conditions. This amount excludes contingent revenue and sublease revenue.

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Amount of other expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013 Employee	Dec. 31, 2014 Employee
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Payments / utilizations	(275,000)
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements written off		50,000
Employee Costs [Member]
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Restructuring reserve charges	1,324,000
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Charges	1,324,000
Payments / utilizations	(2,519,000)
Restructuring reserve balance	824,000				824,000
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Sub-lease revenue		2,600,000
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Operating Expense [Member]
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