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Note 5 - SHORT-TERM BANK DEPOSITS (Details Narrative) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Note 5 - Short-Term Bank Deposits Details Narrative |  |
Bank deposits interest rates range from | 3.70% | 0.30%
Bank deposits interest rates to | 2.75% | 0.25%

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