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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Oct. 01, 2011
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Charged (Credited) to Operations | $ (325) | $ (826) | $ (1,187)
Allowance for Accounts Receivables |  |  |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Period | 12,032 | 14,537 | 16,752
Charged (Credited) to Operations | (325) | (826) | (1,187)
Charges Utilized | 28 | (1,679) | (1,028)
Balance at End of Period | $ 11,735 | $ 12,032 | $ 14,537

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