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6. Contingencies (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Loss Contingency [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |  |  | $ 177,810 | $ 177,810
Loss Contingency, Number of Settlements |  | 3 |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value | 934,000 | 125,000 |  |
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Consideration |  | 125,000 |  |
Loss Contingency, Interest Rate |  | 8.00% |  |
Interest Rate, Previous |  | 1.00% |  | 0.00%
Imputed Interest, Previous |  | 30,000 |  | 44,000
Loss Contingency Interest Expense | $ 29,000 |  |  |

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