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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment | The following estimated useful lives are generally applied:
| Life
Buildings | 30 – 35 years
Leasehold and building improvements | 5 – 35 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 5 – 10 years
Computer software and hardware | 3 – 5 years
Industrial Revenue Bonds | The terms and amounts authorized and drawn under each industrial revenue bond agreement are outlined as follows, as of December 29, 2012:
|  | Bond Term | Bond Authorized Amount (in millions) | Amount Drawn (in millions)
Franklin, Kentucky Distribution Center |  | 30 years | $ | 54.0 |  | $ | 51.8 |
Macon, Georgia Distribution Center |  | 15 years | $ | 58.0 |  | $ | 7.8 |
Brentwood, Tennessee Store Support Center |  | 10 years | $ | 78.0 |  | $ | 10.7 |

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