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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability - Contingent Interest	$ 626,000	$ 1,130,000
April Note [Member]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability - Contingent Interest	276,000	495,000	$ 0
September Note [Member]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability - Contingent Interest	131,000	250,000	0
December Note [Member]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Derivative Liability - Contingent Interest	219,000	385,000	$ 0
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