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2. Summary of significant accounting policies (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Variable Interest Entity |  |  |
Assets | $ 14,204 | $ 15,564 |
Liabilities | 3,581 | 3,504 |
Cummulative losses | (275,232) | (244,024) | (112,637)
Taxes | $ 1,262 | $ 2,222 | $ 3,826

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