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Note 3 - Fair Value and Marketable Securities
6 Months Ended
Jul. 04, 2015
Notes to Financial Statements  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
3. FAIR VALUE AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
 
The carrying amounts of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these items.
 
During the first quarter of 2014, a former-auction corporate debt security held by the Company sold for $2,960, resulting in a realized gain of $1,160 which was recorded to Interest and other (expense) income, net.
 
During the second quarter of 2014, a preferred equity auction rate security held by the Company sold for $568, with a realized gain of $568 recorded to Interest and other (expense) income, net.