Fair Value Measures (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016
Fair Value Measures [Abstract]
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Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities, Level 1 Between Level 2 Transfers, Amount

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