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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Contract Performance Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Nov. 30, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2020
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Deferred Membership Income [Member] |  |
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Line Items] |  |
Contract Liabilities | $ 24,522 | $ 23,051
Other Contract Performance Liabilities [Member] |  |
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Line Items] |  |
Contract Liabilities | $ 8,104 | $ 5,190

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