Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Options, Granted (in shares)	200,000	1,040,000
Options forfeited	(1,530,000)	(250,000)
Options expired	(408,198)	(1,250)
Director [Member]
Options, Granted (in shares)	50,000	50,000
Officers and Employees [Member]
Options, Granted (in shares)	150,000	990,000
Options forfeited	(1,530,000)	(250,000)
Options expired	(408,198)	(1,250)
Officers and Employees [Member] | Heritage Global Partners, Inc [Member]
Options, Granted (in shares)		625,000