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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (Employment Contracts, USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012 Y
Other commitments and contingencies
Earnings attributable to Kaz, excluded from the bonus calculation	$ 10.00
Aggregate commitment	$ 38.1
Period for payment of commitment (in years)	3
Performance-based restricted stock units | Gerald J. Rubin
Other commitments and contingencies
Shares granted	700,000

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Represents the portion of the amount of earnings attributable to an acquiree since the acquisition date that is excluded from the bonus computation under the employment contracts.

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The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the combined total of loss contingency liabilities.

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