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Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets 4 (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Amortization Expense | |||
| Amortizing intangible assets amortization expense | $ 8,000,000 | $ 7,900,000 | $ 7,800,000 |
| Estimated amortization expense | |||
| 2013 | 7,995,000 | ||
| 2014 | 7,968,000 | ||
| 2015 | 7,743,000 | ||
| 2016 | 7,301,000 | ||
| 2017 | $ 7,189,000 | ||