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INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Jan. 16, 2019 | Sep. 28, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018
Intangible and other assets |  |  |
Implied fair value |  | $ 65,652 | $ 95,599
Google Inc |  |  |
Intangible and other assets |  |  |
Cash purchase price | $ 40,000 |  |
Reductions in intangible assets | 18,400 |  |
Gain recorded in other income (expense) | $ 21,600 |  |
Trade Names |  |  |
Intangible and other assets |  |  |
Implied fair value |  | $ 4,502 | $ 0
Useful Lives |  | 6 years |

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