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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2012

Revenue Recognition

Schedule of reimbursable expenses included in revenues

 Reimbursable expenses are as follows (in thousands):

		Quarter Ended						Fiscal Year to Date Period Ended
		September 29, 2012			October 1, 2011			September 29, 2012			October 1, 2011
Reimbursable expenses		$	7,956		$	8,660		$	25,070		$	30,260

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Represents the reimbursable expenses which include travel and other out-of-pocket expenses, outside consultants, and other reimbursable expenses included in costs of services.

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