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Note 16 Long-lived Assets Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 27, 2014 | Sep. 28, 2013
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By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | $ 574,654 | $ 544,534
Domestic |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | 147,298 | 147,773
Mexico |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | 168,712 | 125,552
China |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | 89,380 | 88,160
Other international |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | $ 169,264 | $ 183,049

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- Definition Long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 280 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 41 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6534315&loc=d3e9038-108599 + Details
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