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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Narratives) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures including pretax, noncash impairment charges | $ 0

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- Definition Noncash impairment charges included in equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures. + References No definition available. + Details
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