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Note 8 . Goodwill (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2011

	U.S.		Europe			Asia Pacific			Total
Balance at August 31, 2011	$	145,826	$	78,172		$	4,267		$	228,265

Goodwill acquired during the period		0		0			0			0
Foreign currency translations		0		(3,426	)		(63	)		(3,489	)
Balance at November 30, 2011	$	145,826	$	74,746		$	4,204		$	224,776

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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