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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2013
Additional Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |
Condition for accounting in investments as per equity method | Investments in 50% or less owned partnerships and affiliates are accounted for using the equity method unless it is determined that the Company has effective control of the entity, in which case the entity would be consolidated.
Percentage Investment in Partnerships and Affiliates up to which Accounted as Equity Method Investment | 50.00%

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