Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,481	$ 2,568
Restricted cash, current	619	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	13,442	13,972
Inventory, net	13,686	12,189
Marketable securities, trading	126	197
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	433	464
Assets held for sale	339	2,016
Deferred tax asset, current	290	290
Total current assets	31,416	31,696
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	549	548
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	7,322	7,758
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,369	1,106
Deferred tax asset	1,441	2,111
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	1,025	1,110
Total assets	43,122	44,329
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Trade accounts payable	8,598	9,519
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,921	2,482
Securities sold short, at fair value	619	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	146	146
Liabilities of assets held for sale	394	1,568
Current portion of long-term debt	159	463
Total current liabilities	11,837	14,178
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,456	2,567
Deposit liability	87	147
Long-term debt	11,374	12,544
Total liabilities	25,754	29,436
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	703	478
Retained earnings	4,237	1,987
Total shareholders’ equity	17,368	14,893
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 43,122	$ 44,329