CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Parenthetical] (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Interest, capitalized interest and commitment fees	$ 209,883	$ 3,200,486	$ 13,725,858

The amount of cash paid during the current period for capitalized interest and commitment fees.

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