INCOME TAXES (Note)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 03, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including positions which impact only the timing of tax benefits.

	Three Months Ended
	March 3, 2012		February 26, 2011
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	3,015	$	2,783
Additions for current period tax positions	88		133
Changes in interest and penalties	72		31
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of period	$	3,175	$	2,947

At March 3, 2012, the amount of unrecognized tax benefit, that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized, was $2,241.  The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized benefits in income tax expense.  At March 3, 2012, the Company had $555 accrued for the payment of interest and penalties.

Due to the various jurisdictions in which the Company files tax returns and the uncertainty regarding the timing of settlements it is possible that there could be other significant changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months; however, the amount cannot be estimated.

The Company is regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities.  The Internal Revenue Service has completed its audits of the Company’s U.S. income tax returns through fiscal year 2009.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by state or foreign tax jurisdictions for years prior to 2006.