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Businesses Held For Sale, Discontinued Operations And Dispositions (Financial Information For Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
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]
     
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)