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Note 11 Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Options (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 02, 2011 | Jul. 03, 2010 | Jul. 02, 2011 | Jul. 03, 2010
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 6.56 | $ 11.06 | $ 8.87 | $ 6.53

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