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Note 14 - Fair Value Measurements
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]
14.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis primarily relate to marketable equity securities. These items are marked-to-market at each reporting period.

The following tables provide information by level for assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

         
Fair Value Measurements
Using Inputs Considered as
 
   
Fair Value as of
November 30, 2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Cash equivalents
  $ 1,019,000     $ 1,019,000     $     $  

         
Fair Value Measurements
Using Inputs Considered as
 
   
Fair Value as of
August 31, 2013
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Cash equivalents
  $ 1,020,000     $ 1,020,000     $     $