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Amount charged to advertising expense for the period, which are expenses incurred with the objective of increasing revenue for a specified brand, product or product line.

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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.

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The average useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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The receivable or note face amount less the unamortized discount or premium.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2009
Investment securities maturity period for consideration as cash equivalents, in days	90
Subordinated note receivable with subsidiary	$ 20.6
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Investment in subsidiary	8.8
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Inventory	9.4
Advertising costs	$ 3.0	$ 1.9	$ 2.7
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Equipment, furniture and fixtures, estimated useful lives (years), maximum	5
Buildings [Member]
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