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Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Litigation (Details) (Pending Litigation [Member], Dynacraft Industries Litigation [Member]) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2012 MYR
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contract Price, Real Property	$ 12.4	38.0

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Contract Price, Real Property

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