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Stock-Based Awards - Tax Benefit Recognized (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 26, 2013 | Oct. 27, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] |  |
Stock-based compensation | $ 3,506 | $ 2,266
Tax benefit recognized in the statement of operations | $ 1,299 | $ 765

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