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The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of an investment. A gain would be recognized when the sale price of the investment is greater than the carrying value of the investment. This element refers to the Gain included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale.

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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The cash inflow for proceeds from life insurance policies for which the entity is the beneficiary.

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Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations.

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Note 20 - Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 29, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 24, 2012	Mar. 01, 2014
Note 20 - Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations		$ 221	$ 40	$ 132	$ 284
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	416us-gaap_ImpairmentOfInvestments
Fortress [Member]
Note 20 - Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) [Line Items]
Gain on Sale of Investments						140
Former Executive [Member]
Note 20 - Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policies						$ 662