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Note 7 - Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities (Detail) - Earnings (Losses) From Unconsolidated Entities, Net Of Income Taxes (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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| Investment in Westinghouse, net of income taxes of $3,297 and $1,578, respectively | $ 5,266 | $ 2,479 |
| Other unconsolidated entities, net of income taxes of $1,057 and $198, respectively | 1,687 | 393 |
| Total earnings (losses) from unconsolidated entities, net income of taxes | $ 6,953 | $ 2,872 |