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5. Operating Leases (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Operating Leases Details Narrative
Rent expense	$ 104,202	$ 817,648	$ 1,771,685	$ 2,450,348

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Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses.

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