Severance (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012
Severance [Abstract]
Gross accrued severance liability	$ 48.4	$ 50.1
Amount deposited into insurance policies for funding severance liability	$ 33.2	$ 35.5

Amount deposited into insurance policies for funding severance liability.

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