INVESTMENTS: Long term investments (Details) (Other Long-term Investments [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
May 31, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
   
Investment [Line Items]    
Available-for-sale Securities, Cost Basis $ 915 $ 1,095
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) 176 22
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent, Carrying Value 1,091 1,117
Long term cost investment, cost basis 4,983 3,313
Unrealized Gain (Loss) position for Cost Method Investments 0 0
Cost-method Investments, Carrying Value $ 4,983 $ 3,313