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EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 25, 2012
Cost of sales | $ 0 | $ 78
Administrative restructuring charges | 484 | 2,885
Total exit or disposal costs | $ 484 | $ 2,963

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- Definition Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with administrative restructuring charges. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of exit and disposal costs in cost of sales during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount of total exit and disposal costs during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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