Short-Term And Noncurrent Investments

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2011

Short-Term And Noncurrent Investments [Abstract]

Short-Term And Noncurrent Investments

(3)        Short-term and Noncurrent Investments

The amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses and fair value of available-for-sale marketable securities by major security type and class of security at October 31, 2011 and 2010 is reflected in the following table. Unrealized holding gains and losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized.

(In thousands)	Amortized Cost	Gross Unrealized Holding Gains	Fair Value
At October 31, 2011:
Short term:
Bank certificates of deposit	$    721	$         2	$    723
Total Short term	$    721	$         2	$    723
At October 31, 2010:
Short term:
U.S. Treasury bills	$ 1,996	$         3	$ 1,999
Bank certificates of deposit	720	2	722
Total Short term	$ 2,716	$         5	$ 2,721
Noncurrent:
Bank certificates of deposit	$    720	$        2	$    722
Total noncurrent	$    720	$        2	$    722