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Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 24, 2013
Aug. 25, 2013
May 26, 2013
Feb. 24, 2013
Nov. 25, 2012
Aug. 26, 2012
May 27, 2012
Feb. 26, 2012
Nov. 24, 2013
Nov. 25, 2012
Nov. 27, 2011
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]                      
Foreign Exchange Management Gains (Losses)                 $ (539) [1] $ (9,444) [1] $ 15,310 [1]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gains (Losses)                 (21,697) [2] 8,512 [2] (20,251) [2]
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net                 1,600 1,514 1,618
Investment Income, Interest                 3,019 525 863
Other Other Income (Expense)                 4,436 3,695 1,185
Other income (expense), net $ (7,756) $ (10,661) $ (830) $ 6,066 $ (1,320) $ (5,747) $ 10,697 $ 1,172 $ (13,181) $ 4,802 $ (1,275)
[1] Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in 2013 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations against the U.S. Dollar relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in 2012 primarily resulted from unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Mexican Peso.(2)Foreign currency tr
[2] Foreign currency transaction gains and losses reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company's foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in 2013 were primarily due to the weakening of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar. Gains in 2012 were primarily due to a significant increase in Euro denominated intercompany receivables and the appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Japanese Yen