v2.3.0.11

Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Aug. 28, 2011 | Aug. 29, 2010 | Aug. 28, 2011 | Aug. 29, 2010
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Weeks in Quarter | P13W | P13W |  |
Days in Period | 91 days | 91 days | 271 days | 272 days

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