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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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The portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

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The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

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Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of The Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Condensed Statements Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2015	Jun. 28, 2014	Jul. 04, 2015	Jun. 28, 2014
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) on Derivative (Effective Portion)	(3)	(448)	(876)	(556)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) on Derivative (Effective Portion)	(866)	1,632	(7,044)	1,532
Treasury Rate Locks [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) on Derivative (Effective Portion)	0	0	0	0
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Interest Expense [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	134	138	404	403
Other Income [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Other Income [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Other Income [Member] \| Treasury Rate Locks [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
General and Administrative Expense [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	1,753	193	2,743	1,233
Interest Income [Member] \| Treasury Rate Locks [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	$ (77)	(80)	$ (244)	(240)
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense [Member]
Derivatives And Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)		$ (75)		$ (1)