Interest and Other Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Revenues and expenses of non-core ancillary businesses
Revenue	$ 17,311	$ 13,823
Expense	$ 14,089	$ 13,266

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The aggregate amount of other income amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) profits on securities (net of losses), and (d) miscellaneous other income items.

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