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Income Taxes (Policies) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract] |
Effective Income tax Rate Description | The effective tax rates for the periods ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011 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 jurisdictions 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 jurisdictions where the Company operates.

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