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Acquisitions (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2012 | Oct. 01, 2011
Acquisitions [Abstract] |  |
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | $ 60,161,000 | $ 36,118,000
Contingent consideration maximum number of years | 5 years |
Potential cash payout for contingent consideration arrangements | 79,900,000 |
Amount of potential cash payout that would result in recording of additional goodwill | $ 36,400,000 |

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