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Note 24 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) (Tavit Najarian [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Tavit Najarian [Member]
Note 24 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$ 0.2	$ 0.2

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