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1. Nature of Activities and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Nature Of Activities And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Details |  |
Series B preferred | 2,401,061 | 3,097,725
Series B warrants | 0 | 0
Common stock options and warrants | 14,802,721 | 10,309,257
Convertible interest & fees on related party note | 0 | 0
Convertible promissory note | 186,795 | 178,495
Total number of potentially dilutive shares excluded from the basic and diluted net in loss per share calculation | 17,390,577 | 13,585,477

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