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Schedule II (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2010
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance Beginning of Year | $ 4,826 | $ 4,238 | $ 4,690
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses | (257) | 2,282 | 1,467
(Deductions) Recoveries/Other | (195) | (1,694) | (1,919)
Balance End of Year | $ 4,374 | $ 4,826 | $ 4,238

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