Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights Issued on August 09, 2012 (Details)	9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2012
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 1	3.63%
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 2	0.00%
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 3	0.00%
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 4	183.00%
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 5	0.2
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 6	75,013

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