v2.4.0.8

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 29, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 29, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Oct. 21, 2008
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased (in shares) |  |  |  |  | 6,000,000
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shares Repurchased And Retired Related to Net of Issuances Shares, Shares |  |  | 14,000 | 22,000 |
Shares Repurchased And Retired Related To Net Issuances Values |  |  | $ 0.5 | $ 0.8 |

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