Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,788	$ 1,507
Restricted cash, current	1,519	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	15,206	14,438
Inventory, net	14,493	14,272
Marketable securities, trading	445	1,395
Assets held for sale	0	460
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	606	619
Total current assets	35,057	32,691
Non-current Assets:
Restricted cash, non-current	548	548
Real estate properties held for leasing, net	7,244	7,283
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net	1,395	1,396
Deferred tax asset	1,812	1,712
Other assets, principally deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization	722	850
Total assets	46,778	44,480
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	10,004	9,315
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,452	2,880
Securities sold short, at fair value	1,519	0
Liabilities of discontinued operations - short-term	153	146
Liabilities of assets held for sale	0	362
Current portion of long-term debt	138	172
Total current liabilities	14,266	12,875
Non-current Liabilities:
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term	2,349	2,410
Deposit liability	63	87
Long-term debt	11,274	11,397
Total liabilities	27,952	26,769
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 36,000 shares outstanding at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013 (liquidation value $900)	1	1
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 4,861,590 shares outstanding at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013	49	49
Additional paid-in capital	12,378	12,378
Accumulated other comprehensive income	890	820
Retained earnings	5,508	4,463
Total shareholders' equity	18,826	17,711
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 46,778	$ 44,480