Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non cash net unrealized gain on investments, deferred tax provision	$ (823,883)	$ (625,887)

The amount of deferred tax provision resulting from unrealized gains and losses during the period.

No definition available.

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