Note 8 - Commitments (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 349,000	$ 480,000

Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses.

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