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Disclosures About Defined Pension Benefit Obligations (Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2011
Cash contributions made during the first three months of fiscal 2012	$ 40,170
Cash contributions we expect to make during the remainder of fiscal 2012	44,744
Total	$ 84,914

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