Note 17 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (1,733,000)	$ 1,922,000	$ (496,000)	$ (10,155,000)
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 933,300,000		$ 933,300,000		$ 927,100,000