Note 2 - Interim Financial Presentation (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Aug. 25, 2012	Aug. 27, 2011	Aug. 27, 2011
Blended Statutory Rate	38.00%	38.00%	38.00%

The combined statutory income tax rate applicable to the Company for all Federal and state jurisdictions, the state rate having been reduced to reflect the deductibility of state income taxes from Federal taxable income.

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