Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income taxes on note conversion	$ 300vgr_IncomeTaxesonNoteConversion	$ 7,242vgr_IncomeTaxesonNoteConversion	$ 14,142vgr_IncomeTaxesonNoteConversion
Income taxes on beneficial conversion feature of notes payable	$ 10,327		$ 26,066

Income Taxes on Beneficial Conversion Feature of Notes Payable

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