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Restructuring and Other Charges (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 28, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018 | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | $ 9,638 | $ 12,024 | $ 13,784 | $ 24,460
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | 9,520 |  |  |
Other long-term liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring reserve | $ 118 |  |  |

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