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Other Noncurrent Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Other Noncurrent Assets [Abstract]
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	$ 2,494,000	$ 2,414,000
Split dollar life insurance	929,000	929,000
Deferred income taxes	650,000	269,000
Other	1,382,000	1,792,000
Total noncurrent assets	$ 5,455,000	$ 5,404,000

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts which could be received based on the terms of the insurance contract upon surrendering life policies owned by the entity.

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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).

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