Fair Value (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 26, 2010
Auction rate securities
Reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 11,377	$ 16,212
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) Included in earnings (other expenses)	(1)
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) Included in comprehensive income	(137)	333
Balance at the end of the period	11,239	16,545
Contingent Consideration
Reconciliation of all liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Balance at the beginning of the period	5,365	9,300
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) Included in (earnings) other expenses	(1,054)	400
Balance at the end of the period	$ 4,311	$ 9,700

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