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Derivatives Narrative (Details)

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Derivatives Narrative (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 28, 2014
Level 2 Valuation:
Aug. 31, 2013
Level 2 Valuation:
Feb. 28, 2014
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Aug. 31, 2013
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Feb. 28, 2014
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Aug. 31, 2013
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]                    
Foreign currency derivatives         $ 431,000 $ 143,000        
Derivative, Notional Amount             4,900,000 9,700,000 150,500,000 383,600,000
Unrealized losses expected to be reclassified during next 12 months (100,000)   (100,000)              
Net foreign currency gain (loss) $ (2,600,000) $ (900,000) $ (11,300,000) $ (300,000)