Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficiency (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Tax on note conversions	$ 367

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