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Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	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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The amounts of restricted cash included in Other Current Assets.

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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)

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