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Consolidated Statements of Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jan. 01, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract] |  |  |
Income tax provision on equity in earnings of affiliates | $ 2,389 | $ 1,660 | $ 2,406
Income tax (benefit) provision | $ 0 | $ (7,805) | $ 4,753

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