Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in value of derivative instruments, tax	$ 144	$ 260	$ 541	$ 647
Minimum Pension Liability, tax	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, tax	0	(3)	0	22
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax	$ 0	$ (51)	$ 0	$ (51)