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INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Comparison of Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Income (Loss) before income taxes (in thousands):      
Domestic $ 4,524 $ 12,432 $ 6,098
Foreign 7,918 9,432 9,521
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 12,442 $ 21,864 $ 15,619
Tax rates:      
U.S. statutory rate 35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
Effect of tax rate of international jurisdictions different than U.S. statutory rates (6.00%) (6.00%) (5.00%)
Valuation allowance 5.00% 1.00% (1.00%)
State taxes 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Tax Credits (3.00%) (2.00%) (2.00%)
Other 2.00% (1.00%) 1.00%
Effective tax rate 34.00% 28.00% 29.00%