Derivatives and Risk Management (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2011	Aug. 31, 2010
Derivatives and Risk Management [Abstract]
Increase in the carrying value of debt through fair value hedge accounting for interest rate swaps	$ 48.6
Reductions in interest expense related to interest rate swaps	$ 15.7	$ 5.7

Amount of unrealized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period related to the fair value of the hedged item in an interest rate fair value hedge, which was offset by the gain (loss) on the hedging instrument to the extent that the fair value hedge is determined to be effective.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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