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Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Details 7) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2010 | Dec. 19, 2008 | Oct. 31, 2012 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Dec. 20, 2011 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units |  |  |  |  |  |
Issuance of restricted stock and stock units, shares |  |  |  |  | 370,176 |
Closing price of the Company's common stock on date of issuance |  |  |  | $ 21.70 |  | $ 20.50
Estimated fair value of restricted stock units issued |  |  |  |  | $ 7,589 |
Stock based expense recognized | 15,575 | 12,548 | 9,689 |  | 3,953 |
Unamortized value of stock compensation | $ 14,200 | $ 12,700 | $ 11,100 |  | $ 3,636 |

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