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Restructuring (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Feb. 28, 2011
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Feb. 28, 2011
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Aug. 31, 2011
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| Ongoing restructuring costs | $ 0.9 | $ 0.4 | $ 1.4 | $ 0.8 | |
| Restructuring reserve | $ 4.1 | $ 4.1 | $ 3.6 | ||
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Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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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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