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Derivatives (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Aug. 31, 2014
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Aug. 31, 2013
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Aug. 31, 2011
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| Derivative [Line Items] | |||
| Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 100,000,000 | ||
| Net foreign currency gains (losses) | (13,600,000) | 800,000 | |
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Level 2 Valuation
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| Derivative [Line Items] | |||
| Foreign Currency Contracts Net Assets (Liabilities) Fair Value Disclosure | (966,000) | 143,000 | |
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Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
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| Derivative [Line Items] | |||
| Derivative, Notional Amount | 1,000,000 | 9,700,000 | |
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Fair Value Hedging [Member]
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| Derivative [Line Items] | |||
| Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 219,900,000 | $ 383,600,000 | |
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- Definition
Foreign Currency Contracts Net Assets (Liabilities) Fair Value Disclosure No definition available.
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- Definition
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Derivatives and Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value No definition available.
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- Definition
Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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