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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, 2012
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Nov. 30, 2011
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| Investment in Westinghouse, net of income taxes of $2,680 and $3,297, respectively | $ 4,245 | $ 5,266 |
| Other unconsolidated entities, net of income taxes of $(750) and $1,057, respectively | (1,252) | 1,687 |
| Total earnings (losses) from unconsolidated entities, net income of taxes | 2,993 | 6,953 |
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Westinghouse [Member]
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| Investment in Westinghouse, net of income taxes of $2,680 and $3,297, respectively | 4,245 | 5,266 |
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Other Entities[Member]
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| Other unconsolidated entities, net of income taxes of $(750) and $1,057, respectively | $ (1,252) | $ 1,687 |