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Guarantees and Other Commitments and Contingencies Letters of Credit (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 28, 2014
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount $ 17,060us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount
Collateral Supporting Letters of Credit [Member]  
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount $ 16,843us-gaap_LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount
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