CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Underwriting discounts and commissions	$ 2,415	$ 2,581
Offering expenses	$ 376	$ 350

Underwriting discounts and commissions associated with a common stock offering during the reporting period.

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