Adoption of New Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012
Adoption Of New Accounting Standards Disclosure [Abstract]
Adoption of New Accounting Standards	4. Adoption of New Accounting Standards The Company adopted the following accounting standard in fiscal 2012: Fair value measurements On February 1, 2012, the Company adopted new requirements for expanded fair value disclosures as issued by the FASB. The updated guidance modifies and clarifies existing fair value guidance and expands disclosure requirements. The expanded disclosures are included in Note 6.

The entire disclosure for a new accounting pronouncement that has been issued and adopted.

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