RETIREMENTS OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2014

Impairment or Disposal of Tangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of charges relating to retirement of long-lived assets

The Company recorded before-tax charges relating to retirements of long-lived assets during the fiscal years ending November 30, as follows (in thousands):

	2012		2013		2014
Losses on retirements of long-lived assets	$	11,143	$	16,607	$	10,148
Less: cash portion of losses on asset retirements	3,088		6,584		7,504
Non-cash losses on retirements of long-lived assets	$	8,055	$	10,023	$	2,644