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Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Unbilled revenue	$ 798,000	$ 720,000

Outstanding amount due for unbilled revenue at the end of the period.

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