Note 11 - Other Income (Expense) And Gain (Loss) On Early Extinguishment Of Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
   
Year Ended October 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(In thousands)
 
Other income (expense):
                 
Interest income
  $ 575     $ 635     $ 577  
Interest expense
    (1,519 )     (2,636 )     (4,015 )
Other, net
    (115 )     (997 )     282  
Total other income (expense)
  $ (1,059 )   $ (2,998 )   $ (3,156 )
                         
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
  $ -     $ -     $ (1,123 )