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Conversion price (in dollars per share)							$ 0.10
Issued of warrants or exercise price							$ 0.07
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10% Convertible Notes Due September 01, 2019 [Member] \| Non affiliated Individuals [Member]
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12% Convertible Notes Due June 20, 2018 [Member] \| Two Directors [Member]
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12% Convertible Notes Due June 20, 2018 [Member] \| Note warrant [Member]
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Conversion and cancellation cost of notes and warrants		163,000
Payment of principal and accrued interest		109,000
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