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Derivative Financial Instruments - Pretax Impact of Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges on the Accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, and Within AOCI (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2010
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Reclassified from AOCI	$ (4,305)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Income Reclassification Adjustments

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