Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	$ 259,345	$ 244,573
United States [Member]
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	178,995	167,822
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	69.00%
Europe [Member]
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	77,161	73,424
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	30.00%
Asia Pacific [Member]
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	$ 3,189	$ 3,327
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	1.00%