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Apr. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
Goodwill Intangible and Other Assets Net and Goodwill Impairment [Text Block] | 14. Goodwill There was no change in the carrying amount of goodwill during Q1fiscal year 2015.

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