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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, 2012
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Nov. 30, 2011
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| Total net pension expense | $ 11 | |
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Other Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
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| Service cost | 19 | |
| Interest cost | 1,628 | 1,974 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (1,994) | (2,074) |
| Amortization of net loss | 370 | 774 |
| Other | 11 | |
| Total net pension expense | $ 4 | $ 704 |