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ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Accrued Employee Compensation And Benefits Disclosure Abstract
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS	ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS “Other current liabilities” at June 30, 2013 and 2012 include accruals for year-end bonuses and related payroll taxes of $73,179 and $73,331, respectively, related to the Company’s employees worldwide.  The payment of bonuses is discretionary and subject to approval by the Board of Directors.  A majority of annual bonuses are paid in December, resulting in an increasing bonus accrual during the Company’s fiscal year.

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