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Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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| Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits | ||||
| Share-based compensation | $ 43 | $ 38 | $ 96 | $ 72 |
| Tax benefit recognized | $ 12 | $ 11 | $ 27 | $ 21 |
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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