Note 5 - Derivative Instruments (Details) - Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 3,673	$ (1,037)	$ 8,661	$ 759
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ (59)	$ (160)	$ (316)	$ (557)

The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

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-Section 50

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-Subparagraph (c)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35706170&loc=SL5624171-113959

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

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-Section 50

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-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35706170&loc=SL5624177-113959

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