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Note 5 - Shareholders' Equity (Detail) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Feb. 28, 2013
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Feb. 28, 2013
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Feb. 29, 2012
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Apr. 30, 2004
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares) | 1,600,000 | ||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares) | 1,318,311 | 1,318,311 | |||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value | $ 18,800 | $ 38,900 | $ 18,800 | $ 38,900 | |
| Share-based Compensation | 12,500 | 21,400 | 23,050 | 40,115 | |
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized | $ 70,400 | $ 70,400 | |||
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock. No definition available.
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