CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012
Depreciation and amortization expense excluded from station operating expenses	$ 656	$ 664
Depreciation and amortization expenses excluded from corporate expenses	$ 520	$ 461

Depreciation and amortization expenses excluded from station operating expenses.

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