CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013
Depreciation and amortization expense excluded from station operating expenses	$ 868	$ 674	$ 2,495	$ 1,995
Depreciation and amortization expenses excluded from corporate expenses	$ 614	$ 544	$ 1,931	$ 1,612

Depreciation and amortization expenses excluded from station operating expenses.

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