Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2009
Equipment, furniture and fixtures (Textuals) [Abstract]
Depreciation of equipment, furniture and fixtures, and amortization of leasehold improvements	$ 60,154	$ 42,789	$ 21,933
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Equipment, furniture and fixtures	396,310	360,908
Leasehold improvements	50,380	49,595
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, Gross	446,690	410,503
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(324,132)	(290,209)
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, net	122,558	120,294	61,868
Equipment Furniture Fixtures And Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Equipment, furniture and fixtures (Textuals) [Abstract]
Depreciation of equipment, furniture and fixtures, and amortization of leasehold improvements	$ 50,500	$ 38,500	$ 21,900

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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