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Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) | Aug. 31, 2012 | Feb. 29, 2012
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Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax | $ (4,747,000) | $ (5,589,000)
Interest rate swaps |  |
Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax | (4,647,000) | (5,559,000)
Deferred tax benefits included in accumulated other comprehensive loss | 2,500,000 | 2,990,000
Foreign currency swaps and contracts |  |
Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax | (100,000) | (30,000)
Deferred tax benefits included in accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ 50,000 | $ 20,000

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