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Revenue Recognition (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2014
Revenue Recognition |
Schedule of reimbursable expenses included in revenues | Reimbursable expenses are as follows (in thousands):
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|  | March 29, 2014 |  | March 30, 2013 |
Reimbursable expenses |  | $ | 9,028 |  | $ | 7,658 |

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