UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES - Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Document Period End Date			Feb. 28, 2014
Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current assets	$ 2,078		$ 2,078		$ 606
Noncurrent assets	7,502		7,502		7,432
Current liabilities	1,016		1,016		999
Noncurrent liabilities	9		9		8
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss	$ 0	$ (8)	$ 8	$ (16)