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ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
 
Revenues are recognized in the period that services are provided. For revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605 “Revenue Recognition”. ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management's judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectibility of those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue for which the product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered or no refund will be required. Payments received in advance are deferred.
Collaborative Arrangement
Collaborative Arrangement
 
In 2007, the Company, through its subsidiary FFI, entered into a collaborative arrangement with Kentucky Fuels Associates, Inc. (“KFA”) for the development of coal-based gas-to-liquid (“CTL”) fuel production facilities in the state of Kentucky. KFA has agreed to provide an initial funding of $2,000,000 per site to be applied by FFI towards any and all costs and expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business for the development, construction and arranging of financing to closure including without limitation the following costs: engineering, procurement, administrative, development management, financing, legal, operations and maintenance costs for each said fuel production facility. In consideration for KFA's initial minimum funding contribution, KFA will receive 7% of the annual net pre-tax income of each jointly developed CTL diesel fuel facility and 2.5% equity interest in the first CTL diesel fuel facility developed by FFI and KFA. Additionally, KFA will have the exclusive right to develop CTL diesel fuel facilities with FFI in the state of Kentucky and a conditional first right of refusal to develop CTL diesel fuel facilities in the remainder of the United States.
 
We are accounting for this agreement pursuant to ASC Topic 808 “Collaborative Arrangements”. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we reported $0 for both years as payments received pursuant to collaborative agreements. The unexpended balance of payments received of $0 for both December 31, 2012 and 2011 is reported as a current liability as advance payments received.
 
KFA dissolved in 2012 and our contract with them is no longer in force. Accordingly, we are no longer have any obligations to pay KFA and therefore any amounts previously set aside for KFA shall instead be retained by the Company.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest
 
As a result of adopting ASC 810-10 Consolidations, we present non-controlling interests as a component of equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statement of Deficiency in Equity.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Risk
Concentration of Risk
 
Financial instruments and related items which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments with credit quality institutions and has not experienced any losses in its accounts.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
 
The cost of furniture and equipment is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets utilizing the straight-line method of depreciation based on estimated useful lives of five years. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed and any resulting gain or loss is recognized.
Intangible and Long-lived Assets
Intangible and Long-lived Assets
 
The Company follows ASC 360, “Property Plant and Equipment”, which establishes a “primary asset” approach to determine the cash flow estimation period for a group of assets and liabilities that represents the unit of accounting for a long lived asset to be held and used.  Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset.  Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
 
The Company utilizes ASC 740 “Income Taxes” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.
Stock Based Compensation
Stock Based Compensation
 
The Company accounts for its stock based compensation under ASC 718-10, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”, which was adopted in 2006, using fair value based method. Under this method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. This guidance establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges it equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity's equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments.
Loss Per Share
Loss Per Share
 
The Company utilizes ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share” for calculating the basic and diluted loss per share.  The assumed exercise of common stock equivalents was not utilized since the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Fair Value of Financial instruments
Fair Value of Financial instruments
 
The carrying amounts of financial instruments, which include accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt-obligations approximate their fair value due to their short term nature and/or variable interest rates. The Company's debt obligations bear interest at rates which approximate prevailing market rates for instruments with similar characteristics and, accordingly, the carrying value for these instruments approximate fair value. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not have any financial instruments that are required to be measured on a recurring basis.
 
The Company adopted new accounting guidance pursuant to ASC 820 which established a framework for measuring the fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurement. The Company did not elect fair value accounting for any assets and liabilities allowed by previous guidance. Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions accounting guidance that relate to non-financial assets and liabilities that are not required or permitted to be recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis. Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted new accounting guidance which provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with ASC 820, when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. The adoption of the provisions of ASC 820 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
 
ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 describes the following three levels of inputs that may be used.
 
1.Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
 
2. Level 2 Quoted prices in market that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
3. Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no activity).
 
The carrying amounts of financial instruments, which include cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt obligations, approximate their fair values due they are short term in nature. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company does not have financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.