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3. Interest, advances and promissory notes payable (Details) - Promissory Notes Payable Activity - Related Parties (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Promissory Notes Payable Activity - Related Parties [Abstract] |  |
| $ 845,619 |
Total Related Party Promissory Notes | $ 2,861,966 | $ 2,861,966

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