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Note 13 Stock Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2011 | Oct. 02, 2010 | Oct. 03, 2009
Stock Repurchase Program [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares |  |  | 10,100
Stock Repurchases as a Percentage of Outstanding Shares |  |  | 11.00%
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | $ 21 | $ 759 | $ 29,163

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