License Agreements and Grants (Details Narrative 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Aug. 22, 2012
License Agreements And Grants Details Narrative 1
Grant agreement		$ 1,000
Capital investment		4,520
Qualified job wages		63
Qualified job benefits		65.00%
Deferred revenue from grant agreement	$ 750

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Fair value of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share, including, but not limited to, by unit, membership interest, or other ownership interest. Investments include, but are not limited to, investments in certain hedge funds, venture capital funds, private equity funds, real estate partnerships or funds.

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Total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unearned revenue or income, not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, which is expected to be taken into income in future periods and obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet (other liabilities).

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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts due under the terms of governmental, corporate, or foundation grants.

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Percent of net assets at close of period. For schedules of investments that are categorized, each category has a percent of net assets for the aggregated value of the Investments in the category.

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