Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Parenthetical] (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	8,000,000	8,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	4,861,590	4,861,590
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Convertible preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Convertible preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	36,000	36,000
Convertible preferred stock, liquidated (in dollars)	$ 900	$ 900