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Note 18 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Fiscal 2016 Bonus Plan [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] |  |
Percentage of Individual Bonus Payout Determined by Actual Versus Targeted EBITOI Results | 75.00% |
Percentage of Individuals Payout Determined Upon Achievement of Certain Pre-Established Individual Performance Objectives | 25.00% |
Fiscal 2015 Bonus Plan [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] |  |
Percentage of Individual Bonus Payout Determined by Actual Versus Targeted EBITOI Results | 75.00% |
Percentage of Individuals Payout Determined Upon Achievement of Certain Pre-Established Individual Performance Objectives | 25.00% |
Fiscal 2015 Bonus Plan [Member] |  |
Accrued Bonuses | $ 620,000 |
Fiscal 2014 Bonus Plan [Member] |  |
Accrued Bonuses |  | $ 1,460,000
Number of Joint Ventures Accounted For Certain Percentage of Company's Trade Joint Venture Receivables | 4 |
Entity Wide Trade Joint Venture Receivables, Four Joint Ventures,Percentage | 67.00% | 62.90%

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