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Debt (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Ten-Year Senior Notes | ||
| Debt | $ 500,000,000 | $ 500,000,000 |
| Interest rate on debt | 6.50% | |
| Maturity date | Oct. 02, 2017 | |
| Corporate Credit Facility | ||
| Expiration date of line of credit | August 13, 2012 | |
| Line of credit availability | $ 200,000,000 |