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Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (MCFs Non Recourse Debt [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 01, 2012 | Jan. 01, 2012
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Principal amount of guaranteed investment related to debt service reserve fund | $ 23.8 | $ 23.9
Guaranteed investment related to bond fund payment | $ 17.8 | $ 9.9

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