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13. Contingencies (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Contingencies Details Narrative
Sales tax liability	$ 70,000	$ 604,000
Reversal of sales tax liability	$ 425,000

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