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Additional Paid-In Capital (Schedule Of Compensation Options) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Compensation option outstanding (in shares) | 225,000 |  | 225,000
Compensation options, Valuation | $ 294 |  | $ 294
Compensation options, Weighted average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) |  |  | $ 3.30
Compensation Options Expired |  | (294) |
Number of options, Expired (in shares) |  | (755,000) |
Expiry date | Apr. 01, 2013 |  |
Compensation options, Weighted average remaining life (yrs.) |  |  | 3 months 18 days
Compensation Options [Member] |  |  |
Compensation Options Expired |  | (294) |
Number of options, Expired (in shares) |  | 225,000 |
Other Paid-In Capital [Member] |  |  |
Compensation Options Expired |  | $ 294 |

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