Consolidated Statements of Income (Subscript) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 01, 2012	Jun. 02, 2012	Sep. 01, 2012
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]
Gain on sales net of taxes	$ 51,680
Tax on the gain on sale of discontinued operations		$ 5,766	$ 14,995

Gain (loss) after tax expense or benefit, not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group.

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Tax expense or benefit on the gain (loss), not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group.

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