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Note 7 - China Operations (Details)	9 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Termination of Joint Venture and Formation of NTIC China [Member]
Note 7 - China Operations (Details) [Line Items]
Professional Fees	$ 1,138,000

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A fee charged for services from professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants. The term is often expanded to include other professions, for example, pharmacists charging to maintain a medicinal profile of a client or customer.

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