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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Temporary Equity [Abstract]  
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Following is a reconciliation of the changes in the redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended November 30, 2012 (in thousands):
 
2012
Balances - September 1 (Beginning of period)
$
22,248

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(442
)
Currency translation adjustment
(174
)
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interest holder
1,970

Balances - November 30 (End of period)
$
23,602