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Benefit Plans Employee Tax-Deferred Savings Plan (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 10 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2012
Employee Tax-Deferred Savings Plan [Abstract] |  |
Employer Matching Contribution Percentage | 1.00% |
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized |  | $ 0.1

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