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A false credit meter value that appeared on the machine due to a machine malfunction

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General facility lease terms

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Describes the form and magnitude of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter, which may include an unspecified amount of money.

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2010	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	May 04, 2012	Nov. 07, 2009
Operating Leases, Rent Expense		$ 3.7	$ 3.2	$ 2.6
Legal Bond					0.1
False Credit Meter Value						42.0
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought	The Petition claimed damages of approximately $43.0 million plus possible treble damages, attorneys' fees and costs.
Minimum Aggregate Severance Benefits [Member]
Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Severance Benefits		$ 6.5	$ 6.6
Minimum [Member]
Lease Terms		1 year
Employment Agreements Term		1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lease Terms		10 years
Employment Agreements Term		4 years