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Note 12 Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value of Stock Options (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Apr. 02, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Apr. 02, 2011
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 7.36 | $ 10.52 | $ 5.96 | $ 9.00

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