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           Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures ( Non-cash investing and financing activities) (Details) (USD $) 
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           Mar. 31, 2013 
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           Mar. 31, 2012 
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| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
| Non-cash additions for purchases of property and equipment | $ 8,322 | $ 2,868 | 
| Asset retirement obligation additions to property and equipment | 989 | 92 | 
| Deferred compensation distribution denominated in shares | $ 621 | $ 511 | 
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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 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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