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Restructuring and Other Charges Schedule of Restructuring and Other Charges (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 29, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring Reserve | $ 107,000 | $ 107,000 | $ 999,000
Transition cost accrual | 1,070,000 | 1,070,000 | 0
Accrued Restructuring and Other Charges | 1,177,000 | 1,177,000 | 999,000
Business Exit Costs |  | 206,000 |
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs |  | 1,845,000 |
Restructuring and transition-related charges, total |  | 2,051,000 |
Payments for Restructuring |  | (1,004,000) |
Payments for acquisition transition costs |  | (775,000) |
Payments for restructuring and tranistion-related costs, total |  | (1,779,000) |
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment | (4,000) | (94,000) |
Acquisition Costs Accrual Adjustments |  | 0 |
Restructuring and transition-related accrual adjustments, total |  | $ (94,000) |

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