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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | Jan. 31, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012
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Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 479,660,000 | $ 567,079,000
Other noncurrent liabilities | 328,402,000 | 388,132,000
Revolving line of credit obligation | 90,000,000 |
Remaing obligation commitment | 13,500,000 |
Credit card agreement obligations | 30,500,000 |
Remaining credit card agreement commitments | 7,400,000 |
Compensating balance | 400,000 |
Standard Guarantee [Member] |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 14,900,000 | 16,300,000
Contingent Payments [Member] |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | $ 10,900,000 | $ 6,800,000

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