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Components of Total Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011 | Jul. 31, 2010 | Jul. 31, 2009
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Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 33,900 | $ 32,174 | $ 31,039 | $ 30,235
Accrued interest and penalties | 13,265 | 12,533 | 13,326 |
Total unrecognized tax benefits | 47,165 | 44,707 | 44,365 |
Short-term, included in "Income and other taxes" | 2,649 | 1,683 | 8,679 |
Long-term | 44,516 | 43,024 | 35,686 |
Total unrecognized tax benefits | $ 47,165 | $ 44,707 | $ 44,365 |

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