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3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Property Plant and Equipment Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
| Facilities and plant equipment | $ 169,229 | $ 168,036 |
| Land | 2,570 | 2,570 |
| Other equipment, vehicles and furniture | 5,280 | 4,918 |
| Construction in progress | 4,014 | 3,328 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | 181,093 | 178,852 |
| Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment | (30,684) | (19,235) |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | $ 150,409 | $ 159,617 |
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in offices and stores. Examples include desks, chairs, and store fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use. This excludes land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets used in the production process to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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