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Severance and Other Charges (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 Administrative Complaint By Former CFO [Member] Common Stock [Member] | Mar. 13, 2014 Administrative Complaint By Former CFO [Member] | Mar. 31, 2014 Administrative Complaint By Former CFO [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Administrative Complaint By Former CFO [Member]
Severance and Other Charges (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Litigation Settlement, Amount |  |  | $ 0.4 |  |
Litigation Settlement Shares Issuable (in Shares) |  |  | 75,000 |  |
Estimated Litigation Liability |  |  |  | 0.7 | 0.6
Equity, Fair Value Adjustment |  | 0.2 |  |  |
Payments for Legal Settlements | $ 0.1 |  |  |  |

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