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Separation Accrual (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013
Separation Accrual [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Accrued Separation Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months ended July 31,

 

Nine Months ended July 31,

(In thousands)

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

Balance, beginning of period

$
129 

 

$
195 

 

$
343 

 

$
117 

Severance incurred during the period

 

 —

 

 
128 

 

 
56 

 

 
344 

Severance payments

 
(81)

 

 
(144)

 

 
(351)

 

 
(282)

Balance, end of period (included in
    employee compensation accrual)

$
48 

 

$
179 

 

$
48 

 

$
179