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Note 7 - Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Nov. 30, 2011
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Nov. 30, 2010
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| Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation | $ (10,662) | |
| Revenues | 1,517,603 | 1,543,282 |
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Asset decrease [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation | 56,300 | |
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Consolidated Entities [Member]
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| Revenues | 206,000 | 153,200 |
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Liability decrease [Member]
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| Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation | $ 35,200 | |