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INVESTMENTS (Details 2) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Cost | $ 263,331 | $ 263,331 |
| Unrecognized Holding Losses | (230,146) | (206,382) |
| Fair Value | 33,185 | 56,949 |
| Realized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Loss on Sale | 0 | 0 |
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North Carolina Natural Energy [Member]
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| Cost | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Unrecognized Holding Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Fair Value | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Realized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Loss on Sale | 0 | 0 |
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North American Energy One [Member]
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| Cost | 126,000 | 126,000 |
| Unrecognized Holding Losses | (117,600) | (111,300) |
| Fair Value | 8,400 | 14,700 |
| Realized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Loss on Sale | 0 | 0 |
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North American Energy Two [Member]
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| Cost | 10,500 | 10,500 |
| Unrecognized Holding Losses | (8,700) | (7,350) |
| Fair Value | 1,800 | 3,150 |
| Realized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Loss on Sale | 0 | 0 |
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North American Energy Three [Member]
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| Cost | 125,331 | 125,331 |
| Unrecognized Holding Losses | (103,846) | (87,732) |
| Fair Value | 21,485 | 37,599 |
| Realized Holding Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Loss on Sale | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Amount of investment in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the difference between the gross realized gains and losses realized on the sale of debt or equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments (OTTI) of the subject investments in debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net amount of gross unrealized gains (losses) for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount by which the fair value of an investment in debt and equity securities categorized as Available-for-sale is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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