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Income Taxes (Policies) | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract] |
Effective Income tax Rate Description | The effective tax rates for the periods ended October 1, 2011 and October 2, 2010 reflect the Company’s expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various locations outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company’s earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various locations where the Company operates.

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