Note 8 - Revenue (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Dec. 02, 2018 USD ($)
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Adjustment to Retained Earnings	$ 1,776

Represents the amount of increase (decrease) to retained earnings from the election of practical expedient.

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