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Other Assets - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Other Assets - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 10,000,000	$ 12,700,000	$ 11,000,000
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Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, acquired during period	8,300,000	55,500,000
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired	$ 1,500,000	$ 23,400,000

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation.

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