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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |
Distributions paid to common shareholders, reinvestment | $ 3,801 | $ 3,549
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests - Unitholders of the Operating Partnership, reinvestment | 185 | 183
Cash paid for interest, amounts capitalized | $ 1,030 | $ 580

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