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Financial Derivatives (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments, Effect On Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	$ 150	$ 564	$ (790)	$ 66
Foreign currency forward contracts, tax expense (benefit)	$ 128	$ 90	$ (471)	$ (126)

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Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Expense Benefit

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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

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-Section 50

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