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Note 3 Assets and Liabilities Associated with Deferred Compensation Measured at Fair Value (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 30, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2012
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |  |
Assets & Liabilities Associated with Deferred Compensation Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets and Liabilities for Deferred Compensation Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | $ 10.0 | $ 10.0

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