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Supplementary Balance Sheet Information (Composition Of Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 30, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2011
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Supplementary Balance Sheet Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Private club deferred initiation fee revenue and deposits | $ 144,697 | $ 146,065 | $ 146,768
Unfavorable lease obligation, net | 36,726 | 38,729 | 39,397
Other long-term liabilities | 52,500 | 50,635 | 51,339
Total other long-term liabilities | $ 233,923 | $ 235,429 | $ 237,504

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