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General Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | May 31, 2013
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Equity Investment, Classify as Equity Method, Percentage | 50.00% |
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss |  | $ 0

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