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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Aug. 31, 2010
Changes in the carrying amounts of the definite-lived intangible assets by segment
Balance, beginning	$ 29,933	$ 3,623
Amortization expense	(2,133)	(1,537)	(724)
Translation adjustments	(115)	74
Trade names changed from indefinite-lived to definite-lived at February 28, 2011		27,773
Balance, ending	27,685	29,933	3,623
Americas [Member]
Changes in the carrying amounts of the definite-lived intangible assets by segment
Balance, beginning	26,413	2,892
Amortization expense	(1,861)	(1,062)
Translation adjustments	162	83
Trade names changed from indefinite-lived to definite-lived at February 28, 2011		24,500
Balance, ending	24,714	26,413
Europe [Member]
Changes in the carrying amounts of the definite-lived intangible assets by segment
Balance, beginning	3,520	731
Amortization expense	(272)	(475)
Translation adjustments	(277)	(9)
Trade names changed from indefinite-lived to definite-lived at February 28, 2011		3,273
Balance, ending	2,971	3,520
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Changes in the carrying amounts of the definite-lived intangible assets by segment
Balance, beginning	0	0
Amortization expense	0	0
Translation adjustments	0	0
Trade names changed from indefinite-lived to definite-lived at February 28, 2011		0
Balance, ending	$ 0	$ 0

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- Definition

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of finite lived intangible assets for foreign currency translation adjustments.

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