Acquisition and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 17, 2013
Liabilities
Recapitalization of Synergy	$ (4,904)
Callisto
Assets
Security deposits		74
Total assets acquired		74
Liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities		(1,400)
Net liabilities assumed in excess of assets acquired		(1,326)
Elimination of amounts due from Callisto		(3,578)
Recapitalization of Synergy		$ (4,904)

The adjustment made to additional paid-in capital due to a merger with a related party.

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Represents the amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to security deposits.

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Amount of accounts payable and other liabilities assumed at the acquisition date.

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The elimination of related party debt due to a merger with the related party.

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Amount of assets acquired at the acquisition date.

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Amount recognized as of the acquisition date for the identifiable assets acquired in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed.

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