BORROWINGS: (Interest Expense) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2013
May 31, 2012
May 31, 2013
May 31, 2012
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]        
Interest Expense, Debt $ 5,757 $ 7,043 $ 12,313 $ 13,997
Non-cash debt accretion expense     2,314 2,584
Minimum [Member]
       
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]        
Debt, Variable Interest Percentage, Percentage Rate 0.67% 0.87% 0.67% 0.87%
Maximum [Member]
       
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]        
Debt, Variable Interest Percentage, Percentage Rate 3.43% 4.24% 3.53% 4.24%
Convertible Debt [Member]
       
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]        
Interest Expense, Debt 1,387 1,624 3,010 3,248
Non-cash debt accretion expense $ 926 $ 1,301 $ 2,314 $ 2,585