Additional Paid-In Capital (Schedule Of Compensation Options) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation option outstanding (in shares)		225,000
Compensation options, Valuation		$ 294
Compensation options, Weighted average exercise price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 3.30
Compensation Options Expired	(294)
Compensation options expired (in shares)	120,000
Expiry date		Apr. 01, 2013
Compensation options, Weighted average remaining life (yrs.)		3 months 18 days
Compensation Options [Member]
Compensation Options Expired	(294)
Compensation options expired (in shares)	(225,000)
Other Paid-In Capital [Member]
Compensation Options Expired	$ 294

Date the equity-based award expires, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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- Definition

Number of options or other stock instruments for which the right to exercise has lapsed under the terms of the plan agreements.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 718

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

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-Publisher FASB

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-Number 123R

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-Subparagraph b(1)(g)

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Adjustments to additional paid in capital, compensation options expired.

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- Definition

Share-based compensation arrangement by share based payment award compensation options outstanding weighted average exercise price.

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- Definition

The number of shares granted and reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist as of the balance sheet date, including vested options.

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- Definition

Fair value of options outstanding. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock.

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