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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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Note 22 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2021	Oct. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2021	Jul. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020	Dec. 10, 2019
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total			$ (306)	$ 4,055	$ (306)	$ 13,337
The 10.5% 2024 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			10.50%		10.50%
Senior Secured Notes [Member] \| The 10.5% 2024 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			10.50%		10.50%		10.50%	10.50%	10.50%
Senior Secured Notes [Member] \| The 10.5% 2024 Notes [Member] \| Forecast [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total		$ 3,400
Senior Secured Notes [Member] \| The 10.5% 2024 Notes [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redeemed, Face Amount	$ 69,700
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	10.50%
Repayments of Secured Debt	$ 71,900