Note 12 - Income Taxes (Detail) - Components Of Income Tax (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Current:      
Federal $ 7,522 $ 1,845 $ 1,529
State 1,189 729 1,062
Foreign 8,933 3,290 960
17,644 5,864 3,551
Deferred:      
Federal (1,267) 3,693 2,304
State (61) (84) (84)
Foreign (462) 2,257 2,209
(1,790) 5,866 4,429
Total $ 15,854 $ 11,730 $ 7,980