Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures ( Non-cash investing and financing activities) (Details) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ||
Non-cash additions for purchases of property and equipment | $ 17,013 | $ 20,854 |
Asset retirement obligation additions to property and equipment | 1,066 | 644 |
Deferred compensation distribution denominated in shares | 621 | 511 |
Net assets acquired with equity in AWN (see Note 1(d)) | $ 272,198 | $ 0 |
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Amount of asset retirement obligations incurred during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net book value of a nonmonetary asset transferred or exchanged in connection with the acquisition of a business or asset in a noncash transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are assets and liabilities that will not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The value of the noncash (or part noncash) consideration given (for example, liability, equity) in a transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of a transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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