Subsequent Events (Details Narrative) (USD $)	2 Months Ended
Nov. 17, 2013
Shares of stock sold	3,529,411
Gross proceeds from sale of stock	$ 3,000,000
Shares of stock sold, selling price per share	$ 0.85
Net proceeds from sale of stock	2,980,000
Convertible promissory note per annum interest	6.00%
Sale of Stock 1 [Member]
Shares of stock sold	2,941,176
Gross proceeds from sale of stock	2,500,000
Shares of stock sold, selling price per share	$ 0.85
Sale of Stock 2 [Member]
Shares of stock sold	588,235
Gross proceeds from sale of stock	500,000
Shares of stock sold, selling price per share	$ 0.85
Cash fee	$ 20,000

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The effective interest rate on the liability component of convertible debt instrument which may be settled in cash upon conversion, including partial cash settlement.

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