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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Narrative) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 29, 2013 Taps | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2011 Taps
Subsequent Events Details Narrative |  |  |
Reduction in Taps as result of foreclosure | 3,364 |  | 2,233
Decrease in estimated proceeds from sales of water taps | $ 11,900,000 | $ 17,900,000 |
Number of FLCC shares foreclosed upon | 1,832 |  |

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