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Components of Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Jul. 31, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Net income $ 27,875 $ 20,963 $ 50,456 $ 42,315
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Unrealized (losses) gains on auction rate securities (355) (44) (23) 58
Reclass adjustment for credit losses recognized in earnings       127
Unrealized (losses) gains on interest rate swap agreements (309) 137 287 350
Foreign currency translation (41) (207) 545 311
Actuarial gains - adjustments to pension and other post-retirement plans 16 18 49 53
Income tax benefit (expense) related to other comprehensive income (loss) 265 (196) (127) (601)
Comprehensive income $ 27,451 $ 20,671 $ 51,187 $ 42,613