Schedule of fair value of equity method investments (Details) (USD $)
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0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 05, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Schedule Of Fair Value Of Equity Method Investments Details | |||
Investments in equity method investees at fair value | |||
Contributions to equity method investees | 250,000 | 109,588 | |
Distributions of earnings from equity method investees | (1,344) | ||
Distributions of capital from equity method investees | (6,625) | ||
Change in fair value of investments in equity method investees | 969 | ||
Investments in equity method investees at fair value | $ 102,588 |
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The difference between the book value and the carrying value of investments in joint ventures and entities in which the reporting entity has an equity ownership interest, generally of 20 to 50 percent, and exercises significant influence. This element refers to the noncash Gain or Loss. No definition available.
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This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporations that are returns of capital. Excludes dividends or distributions from equity method investments classified as operating activities. No definition available.
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