Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	$ 287,287	$ 244,573
United States [Member]
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	179,434	167,822
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	63.00%
European Union [Member]
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	36.00%
Asia Pacific [Member]
Note 7 - Segment Information (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill (in Dollars)	$ 3,208	$ 3,327
Goodwill Percentage Per Segment	1.00%