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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Income Taxes) (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2017
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Effective income tax rate change | 31.70%
Federal and State Jurisdicition [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Effective income tax rate change | 0.90%

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