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Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2013
Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract] |
Restructuring and other charges [Table Text Block] | The following tables provide a summary of accrued restructuring and other charges activity:
| Accrued Restructuring and Other Charges at December 31, 2012 |  | Additions |  | Cash Payments |  | Adjustments |  | Accrued Restructuring and Other Charges at September 29, 2013
| (In thousands)
Restructuring | $ | 999 |  |  | $ | 206 |  |  | $ | (1,004 | ) |  | $ | (94 | ) |  | $ | 107 |
Acquisition transition costs | — |  |  | 1,845 |  |  | (775 | ) |  | — |  |  | 1,070 |
Restructuring and other charges | $ | 999 |  |  | $ | 2,051 |  |  | $ | (1,779 | ) |  | $ | (94 | ) |  | $ | 1,177 |

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