INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Current:
Federal	$ 48,461	$ 38,002	$ 29,180
State	7,516	4,008	4,659
Foreign	1,357	861	1,044
Current income tax expense	57,334	42,871	34,883
Deferred	(2,834)	29	1,817
Income tax expense	$ 54,500	$ 42,900	$ 36,700