Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)
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Feb. 28, 2015
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Feb. 28, 2014
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Feb. 28, 2015
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Feb. 28, 2014
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||
Impairment charge | $ 84,353us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | $ 0us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | $ 84,353us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | $ 0us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges |
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- Definition
Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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