Note 18 - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Detail) - Supplemental Cash Flow Information for the three months ended November 30, 2011 and 2010 is presente (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2010
Interest (net of capitalized interest) $ 20,100 $ 17,967
Income taxes (net refunds) (20,754) 7,415
Additions to property, plant, and equipment 2,135  
Interest rate swap contract on JYP-denominated bonds, net of deferred tax of $2,979 and $2,082, respectively (4,758) (3,270)
Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
   
Equity in unconsolidated entities' other comprehensive income, net of deferred tax of $(3,957) and $10,793, respectively $ 6,321 $ (16,953)