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Fair Value Disclosures (Narratives) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2012 | Nov. 30, 2012
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use | $ 0 | $ 6,400,000 | $ 0 | $ 22,900,000 | $ 28,100,000
Long-lived assets held and used, carrying value |  |  |  |  | 68,000,000
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Post Impairment Fair Value |  | $ 3,200,000 |  | $ 30,600,000 | $ 39,900,000

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