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Other Assets, net (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011
Other Assets, net [Abstract] |  |
Long-term stack residual value | $ 14,316,000 | $ 15,092,000
Other | 1,870,000 | 1,199,000
Other Assets, Net | 16,186,000 | 16,291,000
Additions to long-term stack residual value | 4,400,000 | 15,400,000
Accumulated depreciation on long-term stacks | $ 7,600,000 | $ 2,400,000

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