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Cash and cash equivalents
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
4.           Cash and cash equivalents

We invest our cash in short-term deposits with major banks.  As of June 30, 2011 we held $5,704 of cash and cash equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and temporary investments with maturities of 90 days or less when purchased.

Concentrations

The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents at major financial institutions in Europe, United States of America (“USA”), United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) and Australia.  Cash held in foreign institutions is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and amounted to $5,694 at June 30, 2011 and $8,433 at December 31, 2010. The Company periodically evaluates the relative credit standing of financial institutions considered in its cash investment strategy.