Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,856	$ 1,368
Restricted cash, current	637	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	13,893	12,348
Inventory, net	12,206	11,389
Marketable securities, trading	267	892
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	323	320
Deferred tax asset, current	1,034	1,062
Total current assets	32,216	27,379
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	548	632
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	9,852	10,085
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	971	972
Deferred tax asset	1,784	2,623
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	1,130	1,187
Total assets	46,501	42,878
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	10,561	8,541
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,040	2,325
Liability for short sales of trading securities	637	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	147	147
Current portion of long-term debt	705	778
Total current liabilities	14,090	11,791
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,588	2,708
Deposit liability	147	147
Long-term debt	15,216	15,626
Total liabilities	32,041	30,272
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 4,861,590 shares outstanding at May 31, 2012 and August 31, 2011	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	480	554
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,552	(376)
Total shareholders' equity	14,460	12,606
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	46,501	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 May 31, 2012 and August 31, 2011 (liquidation value $900)	$ 1	$ 1