UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES - Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2014	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Document Period End Date			May 31, 2014
Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current assets	$ 1,731		$ 1,731		$ 606
Noncurrent assets	7,866		7,866		7,432
Current liabilities	1,028		1,028		999
Noncurrent liabilities	9		9		8
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss	$ 6	$ 12	$ 14	$ (4)