Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficiency (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Beneficial conversion feature of notes payable, tax	$ 10,327
Tax on note conversions	$ 1,006

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