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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Property and Equipment (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Policies  
Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation.  Expenditures for normal maintenance and repair are charged to expense as incurred.  The costs of depreciable assets are charged to operations on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, three to five years for equipment, or the terms of the related lease for leasehold improvements.  The cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization of property and equipment are removed from the accounts upon retirement or other disposition, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings.