Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands	12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Oct. 31, 2009
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities:
Tax effect on unrealized holding losses on available for sale securities classified as short-term investments	$ 67	$ 6	$ 347
Tax effect on Net unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities classified as other investments	64	175	197
Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Tax effect on changes in fair value of derivatives	539	449	2,278
Tax effect on realized (gain) loss reclassification	1,171	458	1,609
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - pension plans:
Tax effect on transition asset (obligation)	1	34	1
Tax effect on net actuarial gain (loss)	1,770	4,594	287
Tax effect on net prior service income	0	0	1
Tax effect on change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - pension	$ 1,771	$ 4,560	$ 286

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