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Receivables (Details) (USD $)
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Aug. 28, 2011
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Nov. 30, 2010
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| Trade | $ 130,627 | $ 119,954 |
| Affiliates | 1,507 | 1,231 |
| Other | 15,676 | 12,518 |
| Allowances | (4,263) | (3,848) |
| Receivables | 143,547 | 129,855 |
| Unbilled receivables | $ 21,651 | $ 25,054 |
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- Definition
Amounts due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables due a company that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of receivables due from an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership, due within 1 year (or 1 business cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amounts of other receivables due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from third parties or arising from transactions not separately disclosed.
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- Definition
The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount due for services rendered or products shipped, but not yet billed, recognized in conformity with revenue recognition criteria. This element is distinct from unbilled contracts receivables because this is based on noncontract transactions.
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