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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 29, 2012 | Feb. 28, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity |  |  |
Share-based compensation, tax benefits | $ 74 | $ 99 | $ 99
Exercise of stock options, tax benefits | $ 5,015 | $ 4,483 | $ 551

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