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Note 15 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]      
Unrecognized income tax benefits $ 5,464 $ 7,204 $ 7,346
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 1,372 691 1,258
Additions for tax positions of prior years 986 470 1,493
Statute of limitations lapse (1,103) (613) (964)
Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities (1,284) (2,288) (1,929)
Unrecognized income tax benefits $ 5,435 $ 5,464 $ 7,204