10. STOCK COMPENSATION (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Compensation Details 2
Risk free interest rate	1.44%
Average expected life	7 years
Expected volatility	117.50%
Expected dividends	$ 0

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