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Gain (loss) from sale or disposal of an organization or integrated set of activities (for example, but not limited to, a partnership or corporation) engaged in providing a product or service in a commercial, industrial, or professional environment.

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The amount of cash paid for the settlement of litigation or for other legal issues during the period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 25
-Subparagraph (g)
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Cash received for the settlement of litigation during the current period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 25
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Regulatory, Legal and Other Matters Regulatory, Legal and Other Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Contingencies [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net of disposition costs	$ 15	$ (76,706)	$ (32,052)	$ (76,706)
Hour Magazines [Member]
Contingencies [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net of disposition costs			200
Proceeds from Legal Settlements			450
Payments for Legal Settlements			200
INIC Suit [Member]
Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation award subject to appeal			$ 3,500