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Note 3 Deferred Compensation Assets/Liabilites Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Jul. 02, 2011 | Oct. 02, 2010
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Fair Value of Deferred Compensation Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value of Deferred Compensation Assets and Liabilities | $ 12.0 | $ 10.8

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