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Financial Services (Schedule of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Feb. 28, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012
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Assets |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,514 | $ 923
Receivables | 724 | 1,859
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture | 516 | 1,630
Other assets | 28 | 43
Total assets | 2,782 | 4,455
Liabilities |  |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 2,294 | 3,188
Total liabilities | $ 2,294 | $ 3,188

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