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BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Narrative) (Details) - Howell - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Business divestiture disposal price | $ 58.5 |
Escrow receivable |  | $ 3.2

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