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Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2013 | May 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Payments to Acquire Buildings | $ 253.9 | $ 0 |
Restricted Cash (in Dollars) | $ 0.5 | $ 1.6 | $ 1.0

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- Definition The cash outflow for acquisition of buildings (properties) whether for investment or use. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Investing Activities -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6516133 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 13 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3213-108585 + Details
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