Stock Options	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options [Abstract]
Stock Options	NOTE 10. *STOCK OPTIONS* In October 2000, TCI's stockholders approved the Director's Stock Option Plan (the "Director's Plan") which provides for options to purchase up to 140,000 shares of TCI's Common Stock. Options granted pursuant to the Director's Plan are immediately exercisable and expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date on which a Director ceases to be a Director or 10 years from the date of grant. Effective December 15, 2005 the plan was terminated. As of December 31, 2011, there were 10,000 stock options outstanding which were exercisable at $14.25 per share, 5,000 of which expired on January 31, 2012 and 5,000 of which will expire January 1, 2015, if not exercised.

NOTE 10. STOCK OPTIONS

In October 2000, TCI's stockholders approved the Director's Stock Option Plan (the "Director's Plan") which provides for options to purchase up to 140,000 shares of TCI's Common Stock. Options granted pursuant to the Director's Plan are immediately exercisable and expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date on which a Director ceases to be a Director or 10 years from the date of grant. Effective December 15, 2005 the plan was terminated. As of December 31, 2011, there were 10,000 stock options outstanding which were exercisable at $14.25 per share, 5,000 of which expired on January 31, 2012 and 5,000 of which will expire January 1, 2015, if not exercised.