CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations	$ 27,000	$ 27,000	$ 56,000

Represents the cash and cash equivalents associated with discontinued operations.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant