8. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITY (Details Narrative) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Current Liability Details Narrative
Promissory and Convertible Notes Payable in default	$ 2,291,916
Accrued Interest On Notes Payable in default	$ 875,488

Promissory and convertible notes payable in default

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