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Fair Value Measurements of Other Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Fair Value Measurements Of Other Financial Instruments Disclosure Table [Abstract]  
Summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments
   2012  2011
 (in thousands) Carrying Value Fair ValueFair Value Level Carrying Value Fair Value
 Investments, other$ 7,470$ 7,4703$ 7,470$ 7,470
 Other assets$ 8,307$ 8,3073$ -$ -
 Debt$ 500,000$ 604,3161$ 500,000$ 566,047