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(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash Equivalents (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 01, 2012
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Cash Equivalents, Insurance from Securities Investor Protection Corporation, Maximum per Account | $ 500

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