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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Other income (expense)
Foreign Currency
Foreign currency losses	$ 219,000	$ 219,000
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Consolidated revenues by subsidiaries		95.00%	98.00%

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