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Activity in Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance (Detail) (Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets |  |  |
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 4,545 | $ 4,874 | $ 2,691
Charged to (Income) | (1,650) | (782) | (415)
Other | 0 | 453 | 2,598
Ending Balance | $ 2,895 | $ 4,545 | $ 4,874

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