Acquisition (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Unaudited pro forma information
Revenue	$ 34,822	$ 39,862	$ 104,316	$ 113,494
Net income (loss)	(52)	1,569	495	509
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$ (175)	$ 1,502	$ 233	$ 318

The pro forma net income or loss applicable to common stockholders for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 805

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (h)(2)-(3)

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