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8. Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Information Details 1
India	$ 13,658,620	$ 15,654,763
North America (United States)	11,027,421	11,563,132
Other		26
Total Assets	$ 24,686,041	$ 27,217,921

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