PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	$ 681,902	$ 696,485
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(573,027)	(574,361)
Property and equipment, net	108,875	122,124
Leasehold improvements
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	223,424	229,524
Furniture and fixtures
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	452,923	463,911
Construction in progress
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, gross	$ 5,555	$ 3,050

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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