Note 6 - Debt (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
   
October 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Revolver
  $ -     $ 37,446  
Other long term debt
    1,303       1,819  
Total debt
    1,303       39,265  
Less: current portion
    -       (508 )
Total long-term debt
  $ 1,303     $ 38,757  
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
October 31,
 
(In thousands)
 
2013
  $ -  
2014
    -  
2015
    -  
2016
    241  
2017
    271  
Thereafter
    791  
    $ 1,303