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Note 2 - Dispositions and Exit Activities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 03, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Sep. 28, 2012 | Oct. 02, 2011
Percentage Of Subsidiary Stock Sold |  |  | 100.00% |
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals, Acquisition Costs or Sale Proceeds (in Dollars) |  |  | $ 2,533 |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses (in Dollars) |  |  | 2,133 |
Length Of Time Sales Proceeds Held In Escrow |  |  | 1 year |
Escrow Deposit (in Dollars) |  |  | 250 |
Sales Price Reserved For Employee Retention Programs (in Dollars) |  |  | 150 |
Post Closing Working Capital Adjustment Period |  |  | 90 days |
Divestiture Non Compete Period |  |  | 2 years |
Divestiture No Tampering Period |  |  | 2 years |
Asset Impairment Charges (in Dollars) |  | $ 13,793 |  | $ 941
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated | 40 |  |  |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Facilities Closed | 5 |  |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Divestiture Representations And Warranties Period |  |  | 2 years |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Divestiture Representations And Warranties Period |  |  | 3 years |

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