Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Rental payment obligations during the remaining terms of these leases	$ 23.2

Total lease obligation for the period when the Company is the guarantor on a lease, sublets and becomes the secondary guarantor.

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant