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3. Interest, advances and promissory notes payable (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 185 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Interest Advancesand Promissory Notes Payable [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | $ 327,259 | $ 301,247 | $ 26,438,695 |
undefined | 158,476 | 126,393 | 158,476 | 505,571
Interest Expense Incurred on Lines of Credit Payable | 170,627 | 125,884 |  |
Interest Expense Incurred on Imputed Interest on Accounts Payable, Advances Payable and Promissory Notes Payable | $ 2,300 | $ 48,478 |  |

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