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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Insurance Reimbursements) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2015
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from insurance settlement, Investing activities | $ 3,100,000 |  |
Insurance settlements receivable |  | $ 2,600,000 | $ 2,600,000
Reversal of inventory write-down | 165,000 |  |
Claim for business interruption [Member] |  |  |
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |  |
Insurance claim filed |  | $ 332,000 |
Proceeds from insurance settlement, Investing activities | $ 202,000 |  |
Insurance Proceeds [Member] |  |  |
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items] |  |  |
Assets disposed of by method other than sale, in period of disposition, Gain (Loss) on disposition |  |  | $ 85,000

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