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Prepaids, Deposits, and Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 03, 2014	Dec. 28, 2012
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Line Items]
Prepaids and deposits	$ 2,157	$ 1,672
Value added tax (VAT) receivable	618	307
Deferred charge for foreign profits	362	0
Other current assets	366	204
Prepaid Expenses Deposits and Other Assets Current	$ 3,503	$ 2,183

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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of deferred costs capitalized at the end of the reporting period that are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).

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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of value added taxes due either from customers arising from sales on credit terms, or as previously overpaid to tax authorities. For classified balance sheets, represents the current amount receivable, that is amounts expected to be collected within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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