Note 14 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 25, 2012		Aug. 27, 2011
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Translation	$ 11,644		$ 13,848
Pension- related	(4,373)		(4,011)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	7,271		9,837
Foreign Currency Translation	(6,081)		(2,204)		6,562
Pension- related	255	[1]	(362)	[1]	420	[1]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(5,826)		(2,566)		7,974
Foreign Currency Translation	5,563		11,644		13,848
Pension- related	(4,118)		(4,373)		(4,011)
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 1,445		$ 7,271		$ 9,837

[1] These amounts are shown net of the effect of income taxes.