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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Value of Current Held to Maturity Investments (based on cost)	$ 1,523,333	$ 1,513,784
Certificate Of Deposits One [Member]
Certificates of Deposit Investment	$ 1,523,333
Maturity Date	Feb. 23, 2017
Value of Current Held to Maturity Investments (based on cost)	$ 1,523,333
Certificate Of Deposits Two [Member]
Certificates of Deposit Investment	$ 1,503,525
Maturity Date	Aug. 27, 2016
Value of Current Held to Maturity Investments (based on cost)		$ 1,513,784

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