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Compensation Arrangements (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Compensation Arrangements
Estimated compensation to be paid to employees of acquired entity based upon their performance	$ 9.6		$ 9.6
Period over which, estimated compensation is paid to employees of the acquired entity based upon their performance			7 years 6 months
Compensation arrangements, expenses during the period	$ 0.4	$ 0.5	$ 1.2	$ 1.2

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- Definition

The estimated amounts under deferred compensation arrangements with employees to be paid by the employer at designated future dates, upon compliance with stipulated requirements.

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- Definition

The period over which deferred compensation arrangements are recognized.

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- Definition

The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement.

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-Publisher AICPA

-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)

-Number 12

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 123R

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-SubTopic 10

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