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Summary of Earnings Before Taxes (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 01, 2011 | Jan. 02, 2010
Schedule of Components of Income Before Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items] |  |  |
Domestic | $ 125,730 | $ 104,421 | $ 96,788
Foreign | 14,719 | 9,815 | 2,938
Total | $ 140,449 | $ 114,236 | $ 99,726

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