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Investments Investments (Details Textual 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 02, 2021 | Dec. 28, 2019
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Other Investment Not Readily Marketable [Line Items] |  |
Non-marketable investments | $ 132,226 | $ 138,212
Other equity investments not readily marketable [Member] |  |
Other Investment Not Readily Marketable [Line Items] |  |
Non-marketable investments | $ 1,600 | $ 1,900

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