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Canceled	(1)
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Weighted average fair value of restricted stock granted	$ 0.00
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Shares granted during period	1,521
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Canceled	(70)
Outstanding as of December 31	2,824	2,824
Outstanding Weighted Average Grant Date Price	$ 6.14	6.14
Weighted average fair value of restricted stock granted	$ 4.51
Vested, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value	$ 0.00
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Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		3 years

Stock-Based Compensation and Other Incentive Plans (Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity and Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

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