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Percentage of discount on value of shares issued to subsidiary.

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Information about derivative transactions entered into in connection with convertible debt instruments which may be settled in cash upon conversion, including partial cash settlement. Descriptions include the terms of such transactions, how the derivative transaction(s) relate to the convertible debt instrument, the number of underlying shares and the reasons for entering into the derivative transaction(s). An example of a derivative transaction entered into in connection with the issuance of the convertible debt instrument is the purchase of call options that are expected to substantially offset changes in the fair value of the conversion option.

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The total fair value of shares issued during the period under a deferred compensation arrangement.

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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the obligation created by employee agreements whereby earned compensation will be paid in the future.

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Per share amount received by subsidiary or equity investee for each share of common stock issued or sold in the stock transaction.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

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Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Number of share instruments newly issued under a share-based compensation plan.

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Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares.

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Price of a single share of a number of saleable stocks of a company.

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Number of new stock issued during the period.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 04, 2014	Aug. 04, 2016	Aug. 04, 2015	Oct. 29, 2014
Stock Based Compensation (Textual)
Common stock issued to subsidiary, shares	12,400,000
Common stock issued to subsidiary, value		$ 12,400
Share-based Compensation			1,298,375us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation
Additional common stock issued, value			488,669
Michael Feinsod [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Textual)
Share-based Compensation			414,000
Unrecognized compensation expense			912,000
Michael Feinsod [Member] \| Infinity Capital, LLC [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Textual)
Common stock issued to subsidiary, shares				200,000
Common stock issued to subsidiary, value				1,040,000
Stock price				$ 5.20
Fair value of shares issued to Mr. Feinsod				1,560,000
Discount on fair value of shares issued to subsidiary				15.00%
Share-based Compensation				884,000
Additional common stock issued, value			1,000,000
Closing price of additional common stock			$ 1.00
Common stock sold price per share				$ 0.001
Common stock authorized to subsidiary				200,000
Convertible securities description				(i) the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock to Infinity Capital upon the uplisting of the Company's common stock; (ii) the issuance of 150,000 shares of common stock to Infinity Capital on August 4, 2015, provided that Mr. Feinsod remains a member of the Board on that date, and (iii) the issuance of 150,000 shares of common stock to Infinity Capital on August 4, 2016, provided that Mr. Feinsod remains a member of the Board on that date. The Feinsod Agreement requires the issuance of a number of shares of common stock to Infinity Capital equal to 10% of any new issuance not to exceed 600,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate during the time that Mr. Feinsod remains a member of the Board, which will not be triggered upon issuances relating to convertible securities existing as of the date hereof.
Michael Feinsod [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member] \| Infinity Capital, LLC [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Textual)
Share-based Compensation					194,000	718,000
Additional common stock issued, shares					300,000
2014 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Textual)
Common stock issued under the plan							10,000,000
Non-qualified options granted to purchase common stock under the plan							175,000
Exercise price of options							$ 3.70
Options expire period from the date of issuance							3 years
Increased in stock compensation expense							$ 150,000