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Restructuring (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | ||
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Nov. 30, 2011
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Nov. 30, 2010
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Aug. 31, 2011
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| Restructuring [Abstract] | |||
| Restructuring charges | $ 0.5 | $ 0.5 | |
| Restructuring reserve | $ 3.9 | $ 3.6 | |
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- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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