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Income Taxes (Differences Between Income Taxes At The Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate And Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Aug. 31, 2010
Income Taxes [Abstract]      
Federal statutory income tax rate 35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal effect 2.70% 3.70% 1.20%
Foreign jurisdictions tax differential 1.80% 0.30% (4.20%)
Tax differential on income subject to both U.S. and foreign taxes (3.40%) (5.70%) 140.60%
Uncertain tax positions 3.20% 3.70% (21.20%)
Tax on management stock loan interest 2.20% 3.60% 25.90%
Non-deductible executive compensation 1.40% 1.30% 26.80%
Non-deductible meals and entertainment 0.90% 1.50% 7.40%
Other (0.80%) (0.30%) (0.90%)
Income tax rate 43.00% 43.10% 210.60%