Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee.

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Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity

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Extinguishment Of Debt Gain Loss Net Of Tax Per Share Basic.

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Extinguishment Of Debt Gain Loss Net Of Tax Per Share Diluted.

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Principal Amount of Issuance of Long-term Debt

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Redemption of Senior Notes, principal amount

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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection.

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The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument.

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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.

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Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium.

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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

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The difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt recognized currently as a component of income in the period of extinguishment, net of tax.

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Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity.

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Income derived from investments in debt and equity securities and on cash and cash equivalents. Interest income represents earnings which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Dividend income represents a distribution of earnings to shareholders by investee companies.

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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer.

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Debt - LT Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
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Net proceeds from note offering			591,156	0
Loss on prepayment of debt	0	0	(4,277)	0
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax			(2,627)	0
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax per share on a basic basis			$ 0.03
Loss on prepayment of debt, net of tax per share on a diluted basis			$ 0.03
Accounts receivable, net	4,568,553		4,568,553		4,923,898
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend	3,272	3,392	4,392	4,627
Revolving credit facility [Member]
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Long-term debt	35,700		35,700		123,600
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,200,000		1,200,000
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.275%		1.275%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	1.46%		1.46%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.225%
Asset securitization program [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	70,000		70,000		225,000
Asset Securitization Program Maximum Capacity	775,000		775,000
Asset Securitization Program Interest Rate Spread At End of Period	0.40%		0.40%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	0.68%		0.68%
Asset Securitization Program Facility Fee	0.40%		0.40%
Accounts receivable, net	1,506,382		1,506,382		1,610,946
6.875% senior notes, due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%		6.875%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	0		0		342,000
Redemption of Senior Notes, principal amount			332,107
3.375% notes, due 2015 [Member]
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Long-term debt	255,686		255,686		257,732
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.375%		3.375%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	257,500		257,500		260,000
6.875% senior debentures, due 2018 [Member]
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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%		6.875%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	230,000		230,000		236,000
3.00% notes, due 2018 [Member]
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Long-term debt	298,618		298,618		0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%		3.00%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	300,000		300,000		0
Principal Amount of Issuance of Long-term Debt			300,000
6.00% notes, due 2020 [Member]
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Long-term debt	299,942		299,942		299,936
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	330,000		330,000		342,000
5.125% notes, due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	249,416		249,416		249,356
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.125%		5.125%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	262,500		262,500		272,500
4.50% notes, due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	297,719		297,719		0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%		4.50%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	297,000		297,000		0
Principal Amount of Issuance of Long-term Debt			300,000
7.5% senior debentures, due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	198,135		198,135		198,030
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.50%		7.50%
Debt Instrument, Fair Value	234,000		234,000		246,000
Other obligations with various interest rates and due dates [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 9,610		$ 9,610		$ 34,955