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11. Related Party Transactions (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Eric McAfee and McAfee Capital |  |  |  |  |
Related party debt | $ 400 |  | $ 400 |  | $ 400
Related party transaction | 1 | $ 13 | 22 | $ 38 |
Various Board Members |  |  |  |  |
Related party debt | 1,200 |  | 1,200 |  | $ 1,100
Related party transaction | $ 96 | $ 87 | $ 294 | $ 264 |

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