Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ 97,514	$ 70,216
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	98,827	95,245
Cost of real estate sales	30,282	25,357
Stock-based compensation expense	9,544	9,349
Deferred income taxes, net	59,329	46,108
Other non-cash income, net	(5,697)	(4,548)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash	2,292	(1,109)
Trade receivables, net	(7,354)	(1,890)
Inventories, net	5,944	(1,494)
Investments in real estate	(1,662)	(2,005)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	12,231	(6,596)
Other assets and liabilities, net	(9,905)	5,412
Net cash provided by operating activities	291,345	234,045
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(65,461)	(107,999)
Acquisition of businesses	(19,958)	(23,479)
Other investing activities, net	861	(944)
Net cash used in investing activities	(84,558)	(132,422)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings under long-term debt	96,000	56,000
Payments of long-term debt	(96,989)	(57,002)
Repurchases of common stock	0	(7,869)
Dividends paid	(20,905)	(17,559)
Other financing activities, net	6,778	1,778
Net cash used in financing activities	(15,116)	(24,652)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	11	(4)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	191,682	76,967
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period	46,053	70,143
End of period	$ 237,735	$ 147,110