Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]

Net cash provided by operating activities reflects cash payments for interest and income taxes as shown below, for the years ended November 30, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively (in thousands):

	2013			2012		2011
Interest paid	$	39,023		$	19,315	$	8,274
Income tax payments (refunds), net	$	(9,458	)	$	24,279	$	38,297