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Indebtedness (Details) (Lines of credit, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Short-term loan agreement
Outstanding balance	1.6	1.0
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)	1.80%
Variable interest rate (as a percent)	1.80%
Total unused amounts on facility	6.5	7.3
Minimum
Short-term loan agreement
Maturity term	6 months	6 months
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)		1.30%
Maximum
Short-term loan agreement
Maturity term	8 months	8 months
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)		1.70%

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- Definition

Represents the term of debt available under the debt agreement.

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- Definition

The interest rate applicable to the portion of the carrying amount of line of credit outstanding as of the balance sheet date, which accrues interest at a set, unchanging rate.

+ References

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- Definition

The interest rate applicable to the portion of the carrying amount of line of credit outstanding as of the balance sheet date, which accrues interest at a rate subject to change from time to time.

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- Definition

Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date.

+ References

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

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 19, 22

-Article 5

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- Definition

Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).

+ References

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

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.19(b),22(b))

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682



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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 19, 22

-Article 5

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