Income taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Income taxes [Abstract]

Income taxes

11. Income taxes

The Company has incurred net losses since its inception and, therefore, no current income tax liabilities have been incurred for the periods presented.  Due to the Company's losses, management has established a valuation allowance equal to the amount of net deferred tax assets since management cannot determine that realization of these benefits is more likely than not.