Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Other (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Expense Incurred For Cost Reduction Initiatives	$ 9,379,000

Actual expense incurred for the Company's implemented various cost reduction initiatives. This expense included severance related to staffing reductions and subleasing of certain office space for which only a portion of the Company's future rent obligations will be recovered.

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