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Inventories (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2011
Inventories (Textual) [Abstract]
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	$ 2.0
Gain on early extinguishment of secured debt		$ 3.6

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Amount represents the write off of amounts previously capitalized as debt issuance costs on termination of revolving credit facility and Gain (Loss) on early extinguishment of debt.

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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment.

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