Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,568	$ 1,368
Trade accounts receivable, net	13,972	12,348
Inventory, net	12,189	11,389
Marketable securities, trading	197	892
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	464	320
Assets held for sale	1,521	1,624
Deferred tax asset, current	290	1,062
Total current assets	31,201	29,003
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash	548	632
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	8,253	8,461
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,106	972
Deferred tax asset	2,111	2,623
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	1,110	1,187
Total assets	44,329	42,878
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	9,519	8,541
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,482	2,325
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	146	147
Liabilities of assets held for sale	1,113	1,144
Current portion of long-term debt	555	778
Total current liabilities	13,815	12,935
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,567	2,708
Deposit liability	147	147
Long-term debt	12,907	14,482
Total liabilities	29,436	30,272
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; 36,000 shares outstanding at August 31, 2012 and 2011 (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 8,000,000 shares; 4,861,590 shares outstanding at August 31, 2012 and 2011	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	478	554
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,987	(376)
Total shareholders' equity	14,893	12,606
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 44,329	$ 42,878