Earnings Per Share and Treasury Stock Transactions (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 03, 2011
Stock Repurchase Program [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 250,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 204,406

The remaining repurchase amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan.

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