FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 1) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2012	Mar. 19, 2012 Ramona Research Inc [Member]
Balance, Assets	$ 573
Contingent consideration related to acquisition	0
Increase in value of contingent consideration	0
Total unrealized gains	4
Balance, Assets	577
Balances, Liabilities	0
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value		10,778
Increase in value of contingent consideration	143
Total unrealized gains	0
Balances, Liabilities	$ 10,921

Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares.

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