DEBT Schedule of Outstanding Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014 Rate	Sep. 30, 2013
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Term A Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	$ 7,857
Unamortized debt discount	(82)
Carrying value	7,775
Annual effective interest rate	9.50%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Term B Loan Convertible [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	9,342
Unamortized debt discount	(874)
Carrying value	8,468
Annual effective interest rate	13.50%
Conversion rate per common share	$ 4.95
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2014 Debentures [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	32,843
Unamortized debt discount	(812)
2014 Debentures, convertible, 8.0% fixed-rate notes, due October 2014	$ 32,031	$ 44,384
Annual effective interest rate	12.20%
Conversion rate per common share	$ 4.50