Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants or Rights Issued on January 4, 2012 (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 1	2.00%
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	206.87%
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 5	0.13
Stock Purchase Warrants Schedule Of Stockholders' Equity Note, Warrants Or Rights Issued On January 4, 2012 6	$ 100,148

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