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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Aug. 31, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2011 | Aug. 31, 2010 | Aug. 31, 2009
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |  |  |  |
Total cash and cash equivalents | $ 47,228 | $ 83,619 | $ 13,520 | $ 13,715
Short-term Investments |  |  |  |
Short-term investments | 8,831 |  |  |
Cash and demand deposits |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |  |  |  |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 36,218 | 76,619 |  |
Time deposits |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |  |  |  |
Total cash and cash equivalents | 6,000 |  |  |
Certificates of deposits |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |  |  |  |
Total cash and cash equivalents |  | 2,000 |  |
Money market funds |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents |  |  |  |
Total cash and cash equivalents | $ 5,010 | $ 5,000 |  |

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