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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Depreciation and Amortization Expense Computation

Depreciation and amortization were computed using the straight-line method over our estimates of average useful lives and residual values, as a percentage of original cost, as follows:

 

     Years    Residual
Values

Ships

   30    15%

Ship improvements

   3-28    0% or 15%

Buildings and improvements

   5-35    0-10%

Computer hardware and software

   3-7    0-10%

Transportation equipment and other

   2-20    0-10%

Leasehold improvements, including port facilities

   Shorter of lease term
or related asset life
   -