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Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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May 31, 2013
Discount To Be Imputed As Interest Expense In Future Periods |
Balance, beginning | $ 112,958,000
Total gains and losses (realized and unrealized) |
Imputed interest recorded as "Other Expense" |
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |
Balance, ending | 112,958,000
Tap Participation Fee Report Liability |
Balance, beginning | 68,269,200
Total gains and losses (realized and unrealized) |
Imputed interest recorded as "Other Expense" | 2,416,600
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |
Balance, ending | 70,685,800
Gross Estimated Tap Participation Fee Liability |
Balance, beginning | 44,688,800
Total gains and losses (realized and unrealized) |
Imputed interest recorded as "Other Expense" | (2,416,600)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 |
Balance, ending | $ 42,272,200

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