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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Investments with Continuous Unrealized Losses and Their Related Fair Values) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | May 31, 2014 | Nov. 30, 2013
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Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months | $ 0 | $ 0
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months | 0 | 0
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater | 25,056 | 24,761
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater | (3,694) | (3,989)
Total, Fair Value | 25,056 | 24,761
Total, Unrealized Losses | (3,694) | (3,989)
Auction rate securities - municipal bonds [Member] |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months | 0 | 0
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months | 0 | 0
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater | 22,187 | 21,933
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater | (3,063) | (3,317)
Total, Fair Value | 22,187 | 21,933
Total, Unrealized Losses | (3,063) | (3,317)
Auction rate securities - student loans [Member] |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value, Less Than 12 Months | 0 | 0
Unrealized Losses, Less Than 12 Months | 0 | 0
Fair Value, 12 Months or Greater | 2,869 | 2,828
Unrealized Losses, 12 Months or Greater | (631) | (672)
Total, Fair Value | 2,869 | 2,828
Total, Unrealized Losses | $ (631) | $ (672)

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