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Financial Condition and Business Plan (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Cumulated net losses | $ 279,145,825 | $ 261,781,888
Net cash proceeds for NOL | 10,000,000 |
Cash, investment securities and interest receivable | 22,000,000 |
Aggregate offering price, additions | 15,000,000 |
New Jersey [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Cumulated net losses | $ 12,500,000 |

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