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Fair Value Disclosures (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2011 | Nov. 30, 2010
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis |  |
Long-lived assets held and used | $ 34,022 | $ 11,570
Level 2 [Member] |  |
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis |  |
Long-lived assets held and used | 75 | 0
Level 3 [Member] |  |
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis |  |
Long-lived assets held and used | $ 33,947 | $ 11,570

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