PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2011
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Provision For Income Taxes [Abstract] | ||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | $ (5) | $ (49) | $ 59 | $ 16 |
Net discrete tax benefit | 27 | 72 | 13 | 55 |
Valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets | 338 | 338 | ||
Domestic Jurisdictions [Member]
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Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | ||||
Valuation allowance related to U.S. Jurisdiction | $ 271 | $ 271 |
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- Definition
The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets related to domestic tax activities as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income No definition available.
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Net discrete tax benefit No definition available.
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The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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