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4. Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Accounts Receivable And Due To Factor Details |  |
Accounts receivable - non factored | $ 432,500 | $ 1,299,575
Accounts receivable - factored with recourse | 27,690 | 146,589
Less allowance for doubtful accounts | (4,031) | (7,600)
Accounts receivable - net | $ 456,159 | $ 1,438,564

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