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Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]  
Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income,” which is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-05 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2012. This guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. In addition, items of other comprehensive income that are reclassified to profit or loss are required to be presented separately on the face of the financial statements. This guidance is intended to increase the prominence of other comprehensive income in financial statements by requiring that such amounts be presented either in a single continuous statement of income and comprehensive income or separately in consecutive statements of income and comprehensive income. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 had no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Investments - Debt and Equity Securities - Recognition

The Company’s investment in marketable securities consisted exclusively of shares of Dana common stock. The Company’s investment in Dana common stock was classified as an available-for-sale security in accordance with ASC 320-10-25, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities – Recognition, and measured at fair value as determined by a quoted market price (a level 1 valuation under ASC 820-10). The related unrealized holding gains were excluded from operations and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had sold all of its shares of Dana common stock and did not own any marketable securities. At December 31, 2011, the Company owned 143,966 common shares of Dana with a market value of $12.15 per share. At December 31, 2011, the gross unrealized gain was approximately $1,685,000. In accordance with ASC 820-10, the fair value of the shares was valued based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical shares at December 31, 2011.

Income Taxes

The Company recognizes liabilities or assets for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. These temporary differences will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. ASC 740 requires that a valuation allowance be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company evaluates its deferred tax position on a quarterly basis and valuation allowances are provided as necessary. During this evaluation, the Company reviews its forecast of income in conjunction with other positive and negative evidence surrounding the realizability of its deferred tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is needed. Based on the current forecast, the Company has established a valuation allowance against the domestic net deferred tax asset. Until an appropriate level and characterization of profitability is attained, the Company expects to continue to maintain a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets related to future U.S. and certain non-U.S. tax benefits.