- Definition

The amount of pension and other (such as medical, dental and life insurance) postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans (periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments) and for (2) defined contribution plans (to the extent that a plan's defined contributions to an individual's account are to be made for periods in which that individual renders services, the net cost for a period is the contribution called for in that period; if a plan calls for contributions for periods after an individual retires or terminates, the estimated cost is accrued during the employee's service period).

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Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified				0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 18, 2014 Chief Executive Officer [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	May 23, 2014 Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	Nov. 01, 2014 Scenario, Forecast [Member] Former Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Employment Agreement Contract Term				3 years
Employment agreement annual salary				$ 1.5
Number of shares that can be purchased from option awards				2.0
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Charge for severance						$ 2.5