CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Underwriting discounts and commissions	$ 1,518
Offering expenses	$ 434

Underwriting discounts and commissions associated with a common stock offering during the reporting period.

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