CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Depreciation and amortization expense excluded from station operating expenses	$ 1,110	$ 1,132
Depreciation and amortization expenses excluded from corporate expenses	$ 222	$ 318

Depreciation and amortization expenses excluded from station operating expenses.

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