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Note 10 - Geographic And Segment Information (Details) - Total Net Sales by Geographic Distribution (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2013 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2013
Note 10 - Geographic And Segment Information (Details) - Total Net Sales by Geographic Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales | $ 6,219,008 | $ 5,246,350 | $ 12,528,108 | $ 10,538,097
BRAZIL |  |  |  |
Note 10 - Geographic And Segment Information (Details) - Total Net Sales by Geographic Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales |  |  | 1,153,012 | 1,131,469
INDIA |  |  |  |
Note 10 - Geographic And Segment Information (Details) - Total Net Sales by Geographic Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales |  |  | 168,779 |
North America [Member] |  |  |  |
Note 10 - Geographic And Segment Information (Details) - Total Net Sales by Geographic Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total net sales |  |  | $ 11,206,317 | $ 9,406,628

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