Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 marketable securities) (Details 2)	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures (Textual) [Abstract]
Marketable Securities Maturities Term Min	10 months

The minimum maturity period (in months) for the Company's marketable securities.

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