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Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Polices and Practicies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements Statement (Tables) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jul. 01, 2012
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] | As a result of the change in accounting method, the Company had the following reclassifications for the nine months ended June 30, 2013 and July 1, 2012, respectively:
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|  | June 30, 2013 |  | July 1, 2012
Net change in cash due to operating activities |  | $ | 20.2 |  |  | $ | 3.9 |
Net change in cash due to financing activities |  | $ | (20.2 | ) |  | $ | (3.9 | )
New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Change in Cash Due to Operations Activities | $ 20.2 | $ 3.9
New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Change in Cash Due to Financing Activities | $ (20.2) | $ (3.9)

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