Note 3 - Fair Value Measurements and Other Financial Measurements (Detail) - Current Warrant Liabilities (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value	$ 90,000	$ 654,000
Carrying Value	$ 90,000

Value of outstanding derivative securities that permit the holder the right to purchase securities (usually equity) from the issuer at a specified price.

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