Contingencies and Litigation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Outstanding letters of credit	$ 8.5	$ 9.5
Discounted present value of future minimum lease payments	$ 3.4

The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant