STOCK OPTIONS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Cash proceeds from stock option exercises	$ 463	$ 833	$ 2,167
Tax benefit from stock option exercises	5,191	13,164	7,703
Intrinsic value of stock option exercises	$ 8,033	$ 7,008	$ 48,952