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Notes Payable (Union Square Theatre Term Loan) (Narrative) (Details) (US Union Square Term Loan - Sun Life [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
US Union Square Term Loan - Sun Life [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | $ 7.5 |
Line of credit facility, term | 5 years |
Interest rate | 5.92% | 5.92%
Payment schedule | 20 years |
Balloon payment | $ 6.4 |

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