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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | 1,400,000 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant | 405,351 |  |
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars) | $ 700,000 | $ 500,000 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 254,411 | 172,147 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share) | $ 2.17 | $ 2.91 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period | (74,978) | (12,508) |
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) |  | $ 2.90 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross |  | 536,895 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number | 312,196 | 167,165 | 25,238
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate |  |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Vesting One Year From Grant Date [Member] | CEO Inducement Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage | 28.00% |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Vesting One Year From Grant Date [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period | 29,190 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period | 1 year |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Vesting Over Three Years [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period | 225,221 |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Vesting Quarterly From Grant Date [Member] | CEO Inducement Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage | 9.00% |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Long Term Incentive Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period |  | 330,219 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share) | $ 2.95 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) |  | $ 2.97 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted | 113,255 |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | CEO Inducement Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 58,892 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share) | $ 2.83 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number | 26,501 |  |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period | 254,411 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share) | $ 2.17 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period | 74,978 |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 1 year 292 days |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value (in Dollars) | 200,000 | 0 |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options (in Dollars) | 300,000 |  |
Shares Withheld for Minimum Statutory Tax Obligations | 2,536 |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period | 72,442 |  |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Vesting One Year From Grant Date [Member] | CEO Inducement Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage |  | 28.00% |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Vesting Quarterly From Grant Date [Member] | CEO Inducement Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage |  | 9.00% |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | CEO Inducement Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) |  | $ 2.83 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross |  | 176,676 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period |  | 10 years |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Non-Employee Director Awards [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross |  | 5,000 |
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross (in Dollars) |  | 30,000 |
Employee Stock Option [Member] |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period | 10 years |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate | 0.00% |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options (in Dollars) | $ 200,000 |  |
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 1 year 36 days |  |

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- Definition Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5047-113901 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 14.F) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27013229&loc=d3e301413-122809 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (h)(1)(i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 14 -Section F + Details
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- Definition The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (c)(2)(iii)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (c)(2)(iii)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (c)(2)(iii)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (d)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition Number of share instruments newly issued under a share-based compensation plan. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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