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Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Oct. 01, 2010
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Payment of Contingent Consideration | $ 52,940 | $ 0 | $ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Changes in fair value | $ (5,414) |  |

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