Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("OCI") (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss and other comprehensive income (loss) are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments			Gains (Losses) on Postretirement Obligations			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at August 31, 2012	$	1,638		$	(17,231	)	$	(15,593	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		(2,085	)		710			(1,375	)
Balance at February 28, 2013	$	(447	)	$	(16,521	)	$	(16,968	)

(In thousands)	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments			Postretirement Obligations			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at August 31, 2011	$	731		$	(8,290	)	$	(7,559	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		(713	)		—			(713	)
Balance at February 29, 2012	$	18		$	(8,290	)	$	(8,272	)