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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Summary of Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2016 | Nov. 30, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2016
Assets and Liabilities, Net |  |  |
Current assets | $ 730 |  | $ 663
Noncurrent assets | 11,663 |  | 11,752
Current liabilities | 195 |  | 219
Noncurrent liabilities | 18 |  | $ 16
Net Income (Loss) |  |  |
Net income (loss) | $ 7 | $ (54) |

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