Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Debt - Convertible Debt (Details)

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Debt - Convertible Debt (Details) - Convertible Debt [Member] - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Jun. 29, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest expense $ 8,767,188 $ 8,800,842 $ 4,472,031  
Discount amortization 738,912 744,081 380,653  
Deferred debt issuance amortization 48,276 48,566 21,656  
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest expense $ 7,980,000 $ 8,008,195 $ 4,069,722  
Interest Rate 7.00% 7.00%   7.00%