Short-term Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Short-term Investments [Abstract]

Short-term Investments

5. Short-term Investments 

The Company held $24.0 million of short-term investments at December 31, 2012.  The Company has classified these investments as available for sale.  These investments are comprised of federally insured certificates of deposit and these three certificates of deposit accounts detailed as follows: $3.0 million with a maturity date of March 28, 2013, $4.0 million with a maturity date of May 2, 2013, and $17.0 million with a maturity date of October 31, 2013. As at December 31, 2011, the Company held $18.1 million of short-term investments.