Short-Term And Noncurrent Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Short-Term And Noncurrent Investments [Abstract]

Schedule Of Available-For-Sale Securities

(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