SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Details 6) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Starting Balance	$ 144
Unrealized loss	(2,462)	3,234
Ending Balance	(2,318)
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Starting Balance	(466)
Unrealized loss	(2,462)
Ending Balance	(2,928)
Pension Benefit Obligation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Starting Balance	610
Unrealized loss	0
Ending Balance	$ 610