Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (Unaudited)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Statements of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Percentage of stock dividend on stock options and restricted stock	10.00%

Represents the percentage of stock dividend on stock options and restricted Stock.

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