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Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders Equity Note [Text Block]	Equity During the first six months of 2012 the Company did not receive any proceeds in connection with the exercises of outstanding options and warrants. During the first six months of 2011 the Company received proceeds of $65,977 in connection with the exercises of outstanding options and warrants.

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