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Note 8 (Detail) | Jul. 31, 2012
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Cash Equivalents Policy, Number of Days | 90 days

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- Definition Maximum number of days of maturity for cash deposited in checking accounts, overnight repurchase agreements, certificates of deposit, Treasury Bills and government money market funds, to be considered cash and cash equivalents. + References No definition available. + Details
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