Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 10,973	$ 11,183	$ 12,405

Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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