The initial rate of interest on mortgage consolidation loan.

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The initial monthly payment on mortgage consolidation loan.

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The principal reduction on mortgage consolidation loan.

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The revised rate of interest on mortgage consolidation loan.

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The revised monthly payment on mortgage consolidation loan.

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Text which indicates the relative percentage on Principal balance to be paid for renewal of Loan Agreements.

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Renewal fee principal balance amount upon closing date.

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Line of Credit and Debt - First Niagara Bank: Mortgage Consolidation Loan (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest Expense, Debt	$ 28,000	$ 30,000		$ 85,000	$ 89,000
Mortgage Payable To First Niagara [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Mortgage Consolidation Loan Initial Interest Percentage			9.25%	8.25%
Mortgage Consolidation Loan Revised Interest Percentage			9.25%	8.25%
Mortgage Consolidation Loan Initial Monthly Payment	14,437		14,115	14,437
Mortgage Consolidation Loan Revised Monthly Payment	13,199		14,115	13,199
Mortgage Consolidation Loan Principal Reduction Payment			25,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	379,000			379,000		452,000
Percentage of Renewal Fee				1.00%
Renewal Fee Principal Balance Amount	4,200			4,200
Interest Expense, Debt	$ 8,000	$ 12,000		$ 24,000	$ 37,000