Businesses Held For Sale, Discontinued Operations And Dispositions (Financial Information For Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Aug. 31, 2013
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Aug. 31, 2012
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Aug. 31, 2011
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Earnings (loss) before taxes | $ 3,672 | $ (11,906) | $ (139,195) |
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | 157,780 | 202,632 | 253,426 |
Earnings (loss) before taxes | $ 3,672 | $ (11,906) | $ (139,195) |