Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Details) - Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2013	Nov. 02, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Details) - Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]
Total plan assets	$ 39,124	$ 33,266	$ 30,307
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Details) - Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets [Line Items]
Total plan assets	$ 39,124