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11. CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK (Details Narrative) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Concentrations Of Risk Details Narrative
Percentage of revenue generated from national chain	24.00%	22.00%
Accounts receivable from customer	$ 118,000		$ 123,000
Purchase commitments included in accounts payable	$ 5,000	$ 64,000

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