UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES - Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Aug. 31, 2010
Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current assets	$ 943	$ 1,294
Noncurrent assets	6,056	6,662
Current liabilities	1,052	1,003
Noncurrent liabilities	0	0
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss	$ (30)	$ (104)	$ (44)

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