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Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plans (Detail) - Net Periodic Pension Expense (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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| Service cost | $ 19 | $ 37 |
| Interest cost | 1,974 | 1,931 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (2,074) | (2,055) |
| Amortization of net loss | 774 | 915 |
| Other | 11 | 11 |
| Total net pension expense | $ 704 | $ 839 |