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INCOME TAXES (Income from Continuing Operations Before Provision for Income Taxes and Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2016
Aug. 31, 2015
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]      
United States $ 24,773 $ 25,533 $ 41,694
Foreign 107,970 105,707 94,902
Income before provision for income taxes and income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates $ 132,743 $ 131,240 $ 136,596