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Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Net operating loss carry-forwards | $ 25,303 | $ 29,816
Minimum tax credit carry-forwards | 186 | 186
Intangible assets | (29) | (24)
Stock-based compensation | 727 | 679
Start-up costs | (14) | (14)
Depreciation and amortization | (1) | (3)
Other | 201 | 210
Writedown of inventory | 452 | 452
Gross deferred tax assets | 24,976 | 29,407
Less:valuation allowance | (24,976) | (4,740)
Net deferred tax assets | 0 | 24,667
Trade Names [Member] |  |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net | (1,360) | (1,395)
Customer Broker Network [Member] |  |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net | $ (489) | $ (500)

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