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EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	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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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with administrative restructuring charges.

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Amount of exit and disposal costs in cost of sales during the period.

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Amount of total exit and disposal costs during the period.

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