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FAIR VALUE (Details 2) (Other Non-financial Assets, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2013
Other Non-financial Assets |  |
Fair value measurement on non-recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |  |
Beginning balances | $ 808,869 | $ 829,500
Total gains/income (losses/expense): |  |
Included in net income - realized | (33,403) | (22,400)
Acquired during the period | 339 | 778
Acquisition adjustments and retirements during the period | (255) | 991
Ending balances | $ 775,550 | $ 808,869

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