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Fair Value Measurement (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) | Jul. 01, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Fair Value Measurement [Line Items] |  |
Carrying amount of long-term debt | $ 959,945,000 | $ 954,809,000
Contingent consideration in accrued expenses | 17,500,000 |
Other liabilities | $ 40,700,000 |

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- Definition Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 02 -Paragraph 22 -Article 5 + Details
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