Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 45,580	$ 4,432
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in pension liability	53	(173)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	(31)	96
Unrealized income (loss) on derivative held by equity investee	241	93
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	263	16
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 45,843	$ 4,448