Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Details 9) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 19, 2008	Oct. 31, 2013 Non-Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Non-Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Non-Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Dec. 20, 2011 Non-Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Dec. 20, 2010 Non-Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Dec. 21, 2009 Non-Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of aggregate number and unamortized value of outstanding non-performance based RSUs
Issuance of restricted stock and stock units, shares					94,080	107,820	15,497
Closing price of the Company's common stock on date of issuance				$ 21.70				$ 32.22	$ 20.50	$ 19.32
Estimated fair value of restricted stock units issued					$ 3,031	$ 2,210	$ 299
RSU expense recognized	19,041	15,575	12,548		2,490	156	144
Aggregate outstanding RSUs					225,252	137,764	30,994
Unamortized value of RSUs	$ 19,900	$ 14,200	$ 12,700		$ 1,706	$ 1,326	$ 379