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Savings And Deferred Compensation Plans (Savings Plans) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Oct. 01, 2010	Oct. 02, 2009
Savings And Deferred Compensation Plans
Savings plans contributions	$ 61,065	$ 57,346	$ 54,957

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