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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) | $ 3,546 | $ 2,796 |
| Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, aggregate liquidation preference (in dollars) | $ 216,333 | $ 216,333 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares authorized | 125,000,000 | 125,000,000 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares issued | 72,011,324 | 66,931,582 |
| Common Shares of beneficial interest, shares outstanding | 72,011,324 | 66,931,582 |
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The liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. No definition available.
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For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables due a company that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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