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Financial Instruments (Financial Instruments Activity Included As Part Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net Of Tax) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 25, 2011 | Sep. 26, 2010
Financial Instruments [Abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ (15,262) | $ (17,343)
Additions and revaluations | (1,014) | (5,864)
Loss reclassified from AOCI into income | 6,675 | 5,831
Tax rate adjustment | (153) | 23
Balance at end of period | $ (9,754) | $ (17,353)

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