Net (Loss) Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) In Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2011	Jul. 01, 2011
Net (Loss) Earnings Per Share
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding in the absence of a loss	365.9	365.9

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