Note 3 Deferred Compensation Assets/Liabilites Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $) In Millions	Jul. 02, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010
Fair Value of Deferred Compensation Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Fair Value of Deferred Compensation Assets and Liabilities	$ 12.0	$ 10.8

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