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INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||
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Jan. 31, 2014
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Jan. 31, 2014
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Investment In Videocon [Member]
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Oct. 31, 2013
Investment In Videocon [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2014
Investment In Videocon [Member]
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Jan. 31, 2014
Investment in ZQX Advisors LLC [Member]
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Aug. 30, 2009
Investment in ZQX Advisors LLC [Member]
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| INVESTMENTS (Details) [Line Items] | ||||||
| Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value | $ 2,450,000 | |||||
| Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost | 16,200,000 | |||||
| Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis | 5,382,000 | |||||
| Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments | 1,185,000 | |||||
| Investments, Fair Value Disclosure | 4,197,000 | 3,926,427 | ||||
| Accumulated Other than Temporary Impairment Available for Sale Securities | 12,003,000 | |||||
| Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 19.50% | |||||
| Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other | $ (48,000) | |||||
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Accumulated other than temporary impairment on available for sale securities. No definition available.
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Amount of other increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital (APIC). No definition available.
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This item represents the cost of equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments for other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. No definition available.
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- Definition
A savings certificate entitling the Entity (that is, bearer) to receive interest at an established maturity date, based upon a fixed interest rate. A certificate of deposit may be issued in any denomination. Certificates of deposit are generally issued by commercial banks and, therefore, insured by the FDIC (up to the prescribed limit). Certificates of deposit generally restrict holders from withdrawing funds on demand without the incurrence of penalties. Generally, only certificates of deposit with original maturities of three months or less qualify as cash equivalents. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. As a related example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three-years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value portion of investment securities, including, but not limited to, marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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