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Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards |  |  | $ 1,500,000,000
Legal Fees for Related Party |  |  | 249,653
Tavit Najarian [Member] |  |  |
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction | $ 1,200,000 | $ 1,200,000 | 800,000
Daughter-in-Law of Executive Officer [Member] | Compensation [Member] |  |  |
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction |  | $ 96,000 | $ 172,000
Son of Executive Officer [Member] | Compensation [Member] |  |  |
Note 17 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction | $ 129,000 |  |

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