DEBT - Short-term (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total Amount of Facilities	$ 35,905	$ 35,863
Facilities Available	22,773	35,275
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.25%
Short-term Borrowings
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facilities Used	13,000	0
Letters of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Facilities Used	$ 132	$ 588