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Guarantor Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Feb. 28, 2011
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Feb. 29, 2012
6.875% Senior Notes [Member]
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Aug. 31, 2011
6.875% Senior Notes [Member]
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Jun. 12, 2007
6.875% Senior Notes [Member]
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| Issuance of Senior Notes | $ 249,481 | $ 249,432 | $ 250,000 | ||
| Debt instrument, interest rate | 2.00% | 2.00% | 6.875% | 6.875% |
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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