Note 8. Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 19, 2012	Sep. 26, 2012
Notes to Financial Statements
Land	$ 162,592	$ 162,685
Buildings	150,680	150,601
Land and leasehold improvements	155,872	155,702
Equipment	204,716	204,340
Construction in progress	3,126	2,605
Property and equipment, gross	676,986	675,933
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(324,398)	(319,295)
Property and equipment, net	$ 352,588	$ 356,638

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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