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CASH FLOW SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2012 M | Sep. 24, 2011
CASH FLOW SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION |  |
Maximum maturity period of liquid investments considered as cash equivalents (in months) | 3 |
Interest | $ 15,797 | $ 17,597
Income taxes | $ 106,887 | $ 46,605

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