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Derivatives Narrative (Details)

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Derivatives Narrative (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Aug. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]      
Notional amount of foreign currency cash flow hedge $ 5,500,000   $ 9,700,000
Unrealized losses expected to be reclassified during next 12 months 200,000    
Notional amount of foreign currency fair value hedge derivatives 404,400,000   383,600,000
Net foreign currency gain (loss) (8,700,000) 600,000  
Level 2 Valuation:
     
Derivative [Line Items]      
Foreign currency contracts net assets (liabilities) fair value disclosure $ (626,000)   $ 143,000