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Derivatives (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2012

Derivatives Tables [Abstract]

Fair Market Value and Classification of Derivative Instruments

				Balance Sheet		Sep 28,			Dec 30,
				Classification		2012			2011
	Gain (loss) on foreign
		currency forward contracts
			Gains			$	132		$	218
			Losses				(170)			(120)
			Net	Other current liabilities		$	(38)
				Accounts receivable					$	98

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- Definition

Tabular disclosure of derivative instruments (including nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) of (a) the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance and (b) the location and fair value amounts of the instruments reported in the statement of financial position.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4A

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5618551-113959

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