Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2011	Aug. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,352	$ 1,368
Trade accounts receivable, net	12,342	12,348
Inventory, net	12,695	11,389
Marketable securities, trading	1,171	892
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	234	320
Deferred tax asset, current	1,055	1,062
Total current assets	28,849	27,379
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash	636	632
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	10,007	10,085
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,017	972
Deferred tax asset	2,478	2,623
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	1,165	1,187
Total assets	44,152	42,878
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	9,100	8,541
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,510	2,325
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	147	147
Current portion of long-term debt and obligation under capital lease	784	778
Total current liabilities	11,541	11,791
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,681	2,708
Deposit liability	147	147
Long-term debt	16,328	15,626
Total liabilities	30,697	30,272
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 4,861,590 shares outstanding at November 30, 2011 and August 31, 2011	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	778	554
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	249	(376)
Total shareholders' equity	13,455	12,606
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	44,152	42,878
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; 36,000 shares outstanding at November 30, 2011 and August 31, 2011 (liquidation value $900)	$ 1	$ 1