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Debt (Narrative) (Nexus Promissory Note) (Details) - GE Cf Mexico (Term Loan Agreement) [Member] - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Jul. 25, 2012
Note issued		$ 1,650,000
Term loan frequency of periodic payment	60 consecutive monthly installments
Rate of interest of debt instrument		6.93%
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt	$ 400,000

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