Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
Net operating losses carry forward
2018	$ 5,819
2019	5,101
2021	579
2023	608
2024	1,942
Total	$ 14,049

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Limited net operating loss carryforwards for year two thousand and eighteen.

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Limited net operating loss carryforwards for year two thousand and nineteen.

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Limited net operating loss carryforwards for year two thousand and twenty four.

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Limited net operating loss carryforwards for year two thousand and twenty one.

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Limited net operating loss carryforwards for year two thousand and twenty three.

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