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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 27, 2014

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 27, 2014			September 28, 2013			September 27, 2014			September 28, 2013
Reimbursable expenses		$	8,683		$	9,521		$	26,369		$	26,929

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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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