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Financial Services (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | May 31, 2012 | Nov. 30, 2011
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Assets |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 3,703 | $ 3,024
Receivables (a) | 851 | 25,495
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture | 3,728 | 3,639
Other assets | 10 | 15
Financial services | 8,292 | 32,173
Liabilities |  |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 5,501 | 7,494
Total liabilities | $ 5,501 | $ 7,494

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