Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (Unaudited) - 6 months ended Apr. 30, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member]	Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2016	132,046,012	15,251,061	5,600
Balance at Oct. 31, 2016	$ 1,438	$ 159	$ 135,299	$ 706,137	$ (856,183)	$ (115,360)	$ (128,510)	[1]
Stock options, amortization and issuances (in shares)	5,250
Stock options, amortization and issuances				231			231
Restricted stock amortization, issuances and forfeitures (in shares)	63,989
Restricted stock amortization, issuances and forfeitures	$ 1			1,200			1,201
Net loss					(6,825)		(6,825)
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2017	132,115,251	15,251,061	5,600
Balance at Apr. 30, 2017	$ 1,439	$ 159	$ 135,299	$ 707,568	$ (863,008)	$ (115,360)	$ (133,903)

[1] Derived from the audited balance sheet as of October 31, 2016. See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).