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Amounts Included in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015 | Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012
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Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unrecognized income tax benefits, including interest and penalties | $ 85,046 | $ 130,823 | $ 135,988 | $ 152,115
Less deferred tax benefits | 11,973 | 23,290 |  |
Total unrecognized tax benefits | $ 73,073 | $ 107,533 |  |

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