Stock Options and Incentive Compensation Executive Compensation Plan (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Cash Awards Granted, Amount	$ 1,277	$ 719

Amount of commitment made to pay deferred cash remuneration.

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