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Note 14 Long-lived Assets Information by Geographic Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 03, 2015 | Sep. 27, 2014
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By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | $ 590,844 | $ 574,654
Domestic |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | 149,340 | 147,298
Mexico |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | 159,907 | 168,712
China |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | 84,426 | 89,380
Other international |  |
By Geographic Areas [Abstract] |  |
Long-lived assets (including assets held for sale) | $ 197,171 | $ 169,264

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