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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Summary Of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount	$ 38,925	$ 36,670
Accumulated amortization	(13,974)	(12,021)
Accumulated impairment of intangible assets	(1,077)	(1,077)
Translation adjustments	(125)	99
Net carrying amount	$ 23,749	$ 23,671

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

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Amount before 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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