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Fair Value Disclosures (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | Nov. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Long-lived assets held and used, carrying value | $ 17,800 |  | $ 17,800 |  | $ 20,000
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Impairment of Real Estate | 9,930 | $ 0 | 11,276 | $ 0 | 8,000
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 6,500 |  | $ 6,500 |  | $ 12,000

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