Other Investments (Details) (Other Investments [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Other Investments [Member]
Unrealized gains and losses on securities classified as other investments
Unrealized gains		$ 1,038
Unrealized losses		(179)
Net unrealized gains on securities classified as other investments	$ 0	$ 859

Net available for sale securities classified as other investments unrealized gain loss.

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