Proceedings Under Chapter 11 of The Bankruptcy Code (Details Textual) (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	Jan. 07, 2015
Subsequent Event
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Convertible notes	$ 175,000,000.0
Backstopped amount	$ 160,000,000.0

Backstop Commitment Agreement, Rights Offering, Second Lien Convertible Notes

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