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CHAPTER 11 PROCEEDINGS (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 26, 2010
Begining balance | $ 2,648 |
Accrual provisions | 2,967 | [1]
Payment /Disposal | (4,187) |
Adjustments | (1,428) | [1]
Ending balance | 0 |
Accrued Other Costs [Member] |  |
Begining balance | 1,903 |
Accrual provisions | 2,118 | [1]
Payment /Disposal | (2,649) |
Adjustments | (1,372) | [1]
Ending balance | 0 |
Accrued Severance [Member] |  |
Begining balance | 745 |
Accrual provisions | 849 | [1]
Payment /Disposal | (1,538) |
Adjustments | (56) | [1]
Ending balance | $ 0 |
[1] | Accrual provisions and adjustments recognized in 2010 were primarily classified as reorganization items.

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