Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,139	$ 2,568
Restricted cash, current	831	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	14,046	13,972
Inventory, net	13,074	12,189
Marketable securities, trading	398	197
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	472	464
Assets held for sale	2,012	2,016
Deferred tax asset, current	265	290
Total current assets	33,237	31,696
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	549	548
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	7,710	7,758
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,332	1,106
Deferred tax asset	2,053	2,111
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	788	1,110
Total assets	45,669	44,329
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	10,352	9,519
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,850	2,482
Securities sold short, at fair value	831	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	146	146
Liabilities of assets held for sale	1,163	1,113
Current portion of long-term debt	430	555
Total current liabilities	14,772	13,815
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,528	2,567
Deposit liability	73	147
Long-term debt	12,939	12,907
Total liabilities	30,312	29,436
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding at November 30, 2012 and August 31, 2012 (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding at November 30, 2012 and August 31, 2012	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	578	478
Retained earnings	2,351	1,987
Total shareholders' equity	15,357	14,893
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 45,669	$ 44,329