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Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, LTIP (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2012 Long-term Incentive Plans [Member] | May 31, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Year Two [Member] Performance Units [Member] | Sep. 28, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Year Two [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Sep. 28, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Year Two [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Minimum [Member] | Sep. 28, 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Year Two [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation |  |  |  |  |
Equity instruments, other than options, granted in period (in units) |  | 1,300 | 433 |  |
Payout range |  |  |  | 0.00% | 200.00%
Percentage of payout subject to reduction | 30.00% |  |  |  |
Restricted stock units, vesting period |  |  | 3 years |  |

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