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6. Operating Leases (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating Leases Details Narrative
Rent expense	$ 104,518	$ 316,224	$ 316,224	$ 1,771,685

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Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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