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Separation Accrual (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Separation Accrual [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Accrued Separation Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months ended April 30,

 

Six Months ended April 30,

(In thousands)

 

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

Balance, beginning of period

 

$
221 

 

$
30 

 

$
343 

 

$
117 

Severance incurred during the period

 

 

 -

 

 
216 

 

 
56 

 

 
216 

Severance payments

 

 
(92)

 

 
(51)

 

 
(270)

 

 
(138)

Balance, end of period (included in
    employee compensation accrual)

 

$
129 

 

$
195 

 

$
129 

 

$
195